Vegetables

Beetroot: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 43 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 6.8 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 82 g) provides about 35 kcal.

Amount
Energy

35 kcal

148 kJ · 2% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.3 g · 16%
Carbohydrates5.5 g · 67%
Fat0.1 g · 4%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 82 g
Energy180 kJ / 43 kcal148 kJ / 35 kcal
Fat0.2 g0.1 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate6.8 g5.5 g
of which sugars6.8 g5.5 g
Fibre2.8 g2.3 g
Protein1.6 g1.3 g
Salt0.20 g0.16 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in beetroot?

43 kcal (180 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (82 g) provides about 35 kcal.

How many carbs are in beetroot?

6.8 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 6.8 g sugars, plus 2.8 g fibre. 1 piece (82 g) has about 5.5 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Beets, raw”, FDC ID 169145. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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