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Beets (cooked)

Earthy from geosmin; the color is betalain and it stains everything.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g44 kcal 1.7 g10.0 g 2.0 g0.2 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.8 g22.6 g 4.5 g0.4 g
Half cup · 85 g37 kcal1.4 g8.5 g1.7 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 14%carbs 83%3%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars8.0 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium77 mg · 3% DV
Potassium305 mg · 6% DV
Calcium16 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 4% DV
Magnesium23 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin C3.6 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)2 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.0 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)80 mcg · 20% DV
Choline6.3 mg · 1% DV
Vitamin B60.07 mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus38 mg · 3% DV
Copper0.07 mg · 8% DV
Potassium : sodium4.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein1.4 g · 3% DVFiber1.7 g · 6% DVPotassium259 mg · 6% DVCalcium14 mg · 1% DVIron0.7 mg · 4% DVMagnesium20 mg · 5% DVSodium65 mg · 3% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169146 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1786 gfor 30 g protein
786 kcalthose grams cost
2.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsBeets
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliBeets
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastBeets

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gBeets3.8 g#37 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Beets2.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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