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Beet: its nutritional values, its benefits, how to choose the right beet

Thanks to its pretty bright red color, the beet is recognizable among a thousand. If its earthy taste is not always unanimous, beets are increasingly used in cooking by gourmets. Excellent news when we know that its content of essential nutrients is a real asset for our daily health. 

Characteristic of beetroot

  • Excellent source of antioxidants;
  • Rare betalain content;
  • Promotes eye health;
  • Contributes to the health of the cardiovascular system;
  • Rich in essential micronutrients.

Nutritional and caloric values ​​of beets

For 100 g of raw beets:

NutrientsAverage content
Calories42.8
Proteins1,44 g
Carbohydrates7,13 g
Lipids0,4 g
Dietary fiber2,5 g
Glycemic load : Low
Antioxidant power : High

Focus on the micronutrients contained in beets 

For a long time, beetroot was accused of being too high in sugars to be considered a health food. However, in addition to a quite reasonable carbohydrate content, it benefits from a complete and interesting nutritional profile. Among the micronutrients contained in the flesh of the beet, we can mention the following: 

  • Vitamin A : boiled beet leaf is an excellent source of vitamin A. Raw beet leaf is a good source of vitamin A for women and a good source for men;
  • Vitamin K : beet leaf is an excellent source of vitamin K;
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : boiled beet leaf is a good source of vitamin B2, while raw beet leaf is a source;
  • Vitamin B9 (folate) : beets are a good source of vitamin B9;
  • Copper : boiled beet leaf is a good source of copper, while raw beet leaf and beet leaf are sources;
  • Iron : boiled beet leaf is a good source of iron for men and a source for women. Raw beet leaf is a source of iron. Beets are a source of iron for humans only;
  • Magnesium : Boiled beetroot leaf is a good source of magnesium for women and a source for men. Boiled beetroot and raw beetroot leaf are sources of magnesium. Raw beets are a source of magnesium for women only;
  • Manganese : Boiled beet leaf is a good source of manganese. Boiled beetroot is a good source of manganese for women and a source for men. Raw beetroot and its raw leaf are sources;
  • Vitamin B1 (thiamin) : boiled beet leaf is a source of vitamin B1;
  • Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) : boiled beet leaf is a source of vitamin B5;
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) : boiled beet leaf is a source of vitamin B6;
  • Vitamin C : beet leaf is a source of vitamin C;
  • Vitamin E : beet leaf is a source of vitamin E;
  • Calcium : boiled beet leaf is a source of calcium;
  • Potassium : Boiled beets and beet leaves are sources of potassium.
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