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Beet calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of beet contains 43 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 9.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 2.8 g of fiber and 6.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Beetroot is one of the sweeter root vegetables, which is why it earns a place in salads, juices and even cakes — one beet is about 35 calories. Vacuum-packed cooked beets match home-boiled ones nutritionally. The pickled jar adds vinegar's sharpness and a little of the brine's sugar.
Where the calories come from
Protein 14% Carbs 82% Fat 4%
How beet compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beet | 43 kcal | 1.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Tomato sauce with onions, canned | 42 kcal | 1.6 g | 9.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Kelp seaweed, raw | 43 kcal | 1.7 g | 9.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Beets, cooked | 44 kcal | 1.7 g | 10 g | 0.2 g |
| Celeriac | 42 kcal | 1.5 g | 9.2 g | 0.3 g |
Nutrition facts for beet
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 beet |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6.8 g | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in beet
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg | 3% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common beet servings
How many calories in a portion of beet — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 beet (82 g) | 35 kcal | 1 g | 8 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 43 kcal | 2 g | 10 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (136 g) | 58 kcal | 2 g | 13 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beet?
Beet has 43 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 beet (82 g) has about 35 calories.
How much protein is in beet?
Beet contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g, or about 1 g per 1 beet.
How much sugar is in beet?
Beet contains 6.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these beet calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169145 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
