Beet Root

Beetroots, commonly known as beets, are a popular root vegetable used in many cuisines around the world. Beets are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and plant compounds, some of which have medicinal properties. What’s more, they are delicious and easy to add to your diet.   1. Many Nutrients in Few Calories Beets boast an impressive nutritional profile. They are low in calories, yet high in valuable vitamins and minerals. In fact, they contain a bit of almost all the vitamins and minerals that you need (1). Here is an overview of the nutrients found in a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of cooked beetroot (1): Calories: 44 Protein: 1.7 grams Fat: 0.2 grams Fiber: 2 grams Vitamin C: 6% of the RDI Folate: 20% of the RDI Vitamin B6: 3% of the RDI Magnesium: 6% of the RDI Potassium: 9% of the RDI Phosphorous: 4% of the RDI Manganese: 16% of the RDI Iron: 4% of the RDI Beets also contain inorganic nitrates and pigments, both of which are plant compounds that have