Vegetables / Root Vegetables
Beet, boiled Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 45kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 9.1 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1.9 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 19 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 44 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Sodium | 77 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Boiled beet (root vegetable) — a colorful, naturally sweet vegetable served cooked and soft. Per 100g, it has about 45 kcal and contains carbs with fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Beets can support digestive health because they provide dietary fiber (about 2g per 100g), which helps you feel fuller and keeps your meals more balanced. They also have very low fat and low cholesterol, making them a good choice to pair with rice, viand, or ulam. For sodium, boiled beets have about 77 mg per 100g, so they’re generally fine as part of everyday meals—just keep an eye on sodium from sauces (like bagoong, patis, or salty soup) if you’re watching salt intake.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use beets as a side or mix into your ulam/vegetable salad to add color and fiber.
- For a balanced day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), aim to include a serving of vegetables like beets at least once or twice daily, especially with your main meals.
- If you’re pairing with rice, keep the rice portion steady and let the beet add volume and fiber to your plate.
- Choose boiled or lightly cooked versions; avoid heavy sugar or creamy toppings.
Common Filipino dishes
Beet salad, Pinakbet, Vegetable sinigang, Ginataang gulay (with less coconut milk), Mixed vegetable soup
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