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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Beet Greens (Raw)"
| Food Name: Beet Greens (Raw) | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 22 | Protein (g): 2 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 4 | Sugars (g): 1 |
| Fiber (g): 4 | Net Carbs (g): 1 |
| Water (g): 91 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 26 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 46 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 4 | Omega-6 (mg): 41 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 6326 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 316 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 30 | Vitamin E (mg): 2 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 400 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 15 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 15 | Folate DFE (mcg): 15 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 117 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 70 | Phosphorus (mg): 41 |
| Potassium (mg): 762 | Sodium (mg): 226 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 35 | Threonine (mg): 65 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 46 | Leucine (mg): 98 |
| Lysine (mg): 64 | Methionine (mg): 18 |
| Cystine (mg): 21 | Phenylalanine (mg): 58 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 52 | Valine (mg): 65 |
| Arginine (mg): 63 | Histidine (mg): 34 |
| Alanine (mg): 81 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 129 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 267 | Glycine (mg): 81 |
| Proline (mg): 52 | Serine (mg): 70 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 3794 | Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 3 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 1503 | PRAL Score: -17 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Beet Greens (Raw)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Beet Greens (Raw)'?
100 grams of 'Beet Greens (Raw)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 2g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 4g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Beet Greens (Raw)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Beet Greens (Raw)' provides around 22 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 1% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Beet Greens (Raw)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Beet Greens (Raw)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 2g protein, 4g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Beet Greens (Raw)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV),
Potassium (mg): 762 mg (16% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 70 mg (17% DV).
'Beet Greens (Raw)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 117 mg (9% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 41 mg (3% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 226 mg (10% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Beet Greens (Raw) in significant amounts?
'Beet Greens (Raw)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 316 mcg (35% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 6326 IU (211% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 30 mg (33% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 400 mcg (333% DV).
'Beet Greens (Raw)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 2 mg (13% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 15 mcg (4% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 15 mcg (4% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 15 mcg (4% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Beet Greens (Raw)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Beet Greens (Raw)' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.