17/10/2020
Beetroot -
Scientific name - beeta vulgaris
The beetroot is the taproot portion of a beet plant,usually known in Canada and the USA as beets while the vegetable is referred to as beetroot in British English, and also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet. It is one of several cultivated varieties of Beta vulgaris grown for their edible taproots and leaves (called beet greens); they have been classified as B. vulgaris subsp.
Chard, like other green leafy vegetables, has highly nutritious leaves.
Amounts per 1 cup (136g)
Calorie Information
Amounts Per Selected Serving Calories 58.5 (245 kJ)
Carbohydrates
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Total Carbohydrate 13.0 g
Dietary Fiber 3.8 g
Sugars 9.2 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
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Total Fat 0.2g
Total Omega-3 fatty acids 6.8 mg
Total Omega-6 fatty acids 74.8 mg
Protein & Amino Acids
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Protein 2.2 g
Vitamins
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Vitamin A 44.9 IU
Vitamin C 6.7 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 0.1 mg
Vitamin K 0.3 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg Niacin 0.5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Folate 148 mcg Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0.2 mg
Choline 8.2 mg
Betaine 175 mg
Minerals
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Calcium 21.8 mg
Iron 1.1 mg
Magnesium 31.3 mg
Phosphorus 54.4 mg
Potassium 442 mg
Sodium 106 mg
Nitrates - 250mg
Sterols
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Phytosterols 34.0 mg
Other
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Water 119 g
Beetroot-
Properties:
Ani - hypertensive
Anti - Cancerous
Anti - ageing
Immune booster
Wound healer
Fiber rich
Anti - anaemic
Anti inflammatory
Health benefits -
Hypertension
Cancer
Anaemia
Dyslipidemia
Cardiovascular diseases
Improves athletic performance
Inflammatory conditions
Improves digestion
Good for brain health
Scientific evidence -
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5707742/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6947971/