Beetroot, fresh, purple, peeled, raw
Rounded root vegetable with dark brown-purple skin and stems and purple flesh. Edible portion comprises flesh only. Uncooked.
Source: Analysed
Per 100g of edible portion
- Energy
- 232kJ
- Protein
- 2.0g
- Fat, total
- 0.60g
- Total dietary fibre
- 3.4g
- Total sugars
- 9.3g
- Sodium
- 32.0mg
Nutrition by serving size
One standard serve is 91 g: 1.8 g protein, 3.1 g fibre, 211 kJ. Choose another measure or enter grams.
Measure source: Australian Dietary Guidelines serve (FSANZ AUSNUT 2023).
| Nutrient | In 91 g | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 211 kJ (50 kcal) | 232 kJ |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 2.0 g |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 9.4 g |
| Sugars | 8.5 g | 9.3 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 32 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 12 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.7 mg |
Protein relative to energy: 0.9 g per 100 kJ. This ratio is the same at any amount.
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in beetroot?
Beetroot, fresh, purple, peeled, raw contains approximately 55 calories (232 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in beetroot?
There are 2g of protein per 100g of beetroot, fresh, purple, peeled, raw.
How much sugar is in beetroot?
Beetroot, fresh, purple, peeled, raw contains 9.3g of total sugars per 100g, making it moderate in sugar.
How much fat is in beetroot?
Beetroot, fresh, purple, peeled, raw has 0.6g of total fat per 100g.
Is beetroot high in fibre?
Beetroot, fresh, purple, peeled, raw is a source of dietary fibre, providing 3.4g per 100g.
Complete Nutrient Profile
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Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 232 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 205 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 85.9 g |
| Protein | 2.0 g |
| Nitrogen | 0.31 g |
| Fat, total | 0.60 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 3.4 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 9.4 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 9.4 g |
Carbohydrates
9 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0.10 g |
| Glucose | 0 g |
| Sucrose | 9.2 g |
| Maltose | 0 g |
| Lactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 9.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
Minerals
19 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Aluminium | 51.0 ug |
| Arsenic | 0 ug |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg |
| Chloride | 170 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg |
| Fluoride | 0 ug |
| Iodine | 1.8 ug |
| Iron | 0.66 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.0 mg |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg |
| Molybdenum | 5.1 ug |
| Phosphorus | 36.0 mg |
| Potassium | 305 mg |
| Selenium | 0 ug |
| Sodium | 32.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.64 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 1.0 ug |
| Biotin | 0 ug |
Vitamins
27 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alpha-carotene | 7.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene | 3.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 7.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 0.38 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.06 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.09 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 84.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 84.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 84.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 0 mg |
| Beta tocopherol | 0 mg |
| Delta tocopherol | 0 mg |
| Gamma tocopherol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg |
Fatty Acids
10 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
1 nutrient| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 11.0 mg |
Organic Acids
5 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Citric acid | 0.10 g |
| Lactic acid | 0 g |
| Malic acid | 0.10 g |
| Oxalic acid | 0.10 g |
| Quinic acid | 0 g |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 0.80 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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Source and method
Nutrient values: Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, per 100 g of edible portion. Standard serves and household measures: AUSNUT 2023 food measures and Australian Dietary Guidelines profiles. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Portion values on this site are calculated from the per 100 g figures.
Food key: F001015. Derivation of the nutrient profile: Analysed.