Beets



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (136g)
DV %

2.9
--
4.3
15.2
0.4
0
4.4
4.4


Calories: 58.5
Total Sugars: 9.2g
Carb.: 13g
Fiber: 3.8g
Total Fats: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 2.2g
Sodium: 106.1mg
*Data provided by USDA

The root of a biennial Eurasian plant (Beta vulgaris), eaten as a vegetable.


Beets are often found in recipes that also contain capers, pickles and herring; pickled

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