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Beetroot Nutrition
the nutritional value of beetroot and full beetroot nutrition information...
Betacyanin is the name of the pigment which gives the beetroot its deep red colour. Betacyanin is a powerful antioxidant which fights against various cancers.
Betacyanin is a powerful cancer fighting agent which may particularly help prevent colon cancer.
Beetroots contain betaine which is a nutrient important for cardiovascular health. Betaine functions in conjunction with folic acid and vitamins B6 and B2 to reduce homocysteine build up in the blood - too much homocysteine build up can lead to heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
Beetroot juice has been shown to lower blood pressure and thereby helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Beetroot is high in folate which supports red blood cell growth and helps to prevent anemia. Folate also helps to prevent homocysteine build up in the blood, allows nerves to function properly and helps prevent Alzheimers disease.
Beetroots is also high in potassium which helps the nerves and muscles to function properly. Potassium also maintains the bodies' acid balance and can help lower the risk of high blood pressure.
One cup of beetroot contains around 58 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BEETROOT:
Beets, rawRefuse: 33% (Parings and part tops)
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
NDB No: 11080 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
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Nutrient
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Units
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1.00 X 1 cup
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136g
| | Proximates
|
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Water
|
g
|
119.11
|
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Energy
|
kcal
|
58
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Energy
|
kJ
|
245
|
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Protein
|
g
|
2.19
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Total lipid (fat)
|
g
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0.23
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Ash
|
g
|
1.47
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Carbohydrate, by difference
|
g
|
13.00
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Fiber, total dietary
|
g
|
3.8
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Sugars, total
|
g
|
9.19
| | Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
|
mg
|
22
|
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Iron, Fe
|
mg
|
1.09
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Magnesium, Mg
|
mg
|
31
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Phosphorus, P
|
mg
|
54
|
|
Potassium, K
|
mg
|
442
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Sodium, Na
|
mg
|
106
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Zinc, Zn
|
mg
|
0.48
|
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Copper, Cu
|
mg
|
0.102
|
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Manganese, Mn
|
mg
|
0.447
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Selenium, Se
|
mcg
|
1.0
| | Vitamins
|
|
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
|
6.7
|
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Thiamin
|
mg
|
0.042
|
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Riboflavin
|
mg
|
0.054
|
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Niacin
|
mg
|
0.454
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Pantothenic acid
|
mg
|
0.211
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Vitamin B-6
|
mg
|
0.091
|
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Folate, total
|
mcg
|
148
|
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Folic acid
|
mcg
|
0
|
|
Folate, food
|
mcg
|
148
|
|
Folate, DFE
|
mcg_DFE
|
148
|
|
Choline, total
|
mg
|
8.2
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Betaine
|
mg
|
175.0
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Vitamin B-12
|
mcg
|
0.00
|
|
Vitamin B-12, added
|
mcg
|
0.00
|
|
Vitamin A, RAE
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mcg_RAE
|
3
|
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Retinol
|
mcg
|
0
|
|
Carotene, beta
|
mcg
|
27
|
|
Carotene, alpha
|
mcg
|
0
|
|
Cryptoxanthin, beta
|
mcg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin A, IU
|
IU
|
45
|
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Lycopene
|
mcg
|
0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
|
mcg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
|
0.05
|
|
Vitamin E, added
|
mg
|
0.00
|
|
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
|
mcg
|
0.0
|
|
Vitamin D
|
IU
|
0
|
|
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
|
mcg
|
0.3
| | Lipids
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|
Fatty acids, total saturated
|
g
|
0.037
|
|
4:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
|
6:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
|
8:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
|
10:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
|
12:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
|
14:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
|
16:0
|
g
|
0.035
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|
18:0
|
g
|
0.001
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Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
|
g
|
0.044
|
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16:1 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.000
|
|
18:1 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.044
|
|
20:1
|
g
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0.000
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22:1 undifferentiated
|
g
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0.000
|
|
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
|
g
|
0.082
|
|
18:2 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.075
|
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18:3 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.007
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18:4
|
g
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0.000
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20:4 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.000
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20:5 n-3 (EPA)
|
g
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0.000
|
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22:5 n-3 (DPA)
|
g
|
0.000
|
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22:6 n-3 (DHA)
|
g
|
0.000
|
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Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
|
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Phytosterols
|
mg
|
34
| | Amino acids
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Tryptophan
|
g
|
0.026
|
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Threonine
|
g
|
0.064
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Isoleucine
|
g
|
0.065
|
|
Leucine
|
g
|
0.092
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Lysine
|
g
|
0.079
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Methionine
|
g
|
0.024
|
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Cystine
|
g
|
0.026
|
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Phenylalanine
|
g
|
0.063
|
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Tyrosine
|
g
|
0.052
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Valine
|
g
|
0.076
|
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Arginine
|
g
|
0.057
|
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Histidine
|
g
|
0.029
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Alanine
|
g
|
0.082
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Aspartic acid
|
g
|
0.158
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Glutamic acid
|
g
|
0.582
|
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Glycine
|
g
|
0.042
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Proline
|
g
|
0.057
|
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Serine
|
g
|
0.080
| | Other
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Alcohol, ethyl
|
g
|
0.0
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Caffeine
|
mg
|
0
|
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Theobromine
|
mg
|
0
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USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
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