Beet Greens (Raw)
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Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (1.6g), fat (0.1g), and carbohydrates (4.7g) per 100g. At 281mg of sodium per 100g, Beet Greens (Raw) contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Fiber content sits at 2.6g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Beet Greens (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 7 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Composed of 92% water by weight, Beet Greens (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein24%1.6 g
- Fat5%0.14 g
- Carbs71%4.7 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 91.9 | G |
| Protein | 1.6 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.14 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.7 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.6 | G |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.6 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 | MG |
| Folate, total | 152 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 72.8 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 3.2 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 74.4 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 26.8 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 369 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 281 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.32 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.82 | MG |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 26.4 | KCAL |
| Nitrogen | 0.26 | G |
| Ash | 1.7 | G |
| Sugars, Total | 0.89 | G |
| Sucrose | 0 | G |
| Glucose | 0.69 | G |
| Fructose | 0.20 | G |
| Lactose | 0 | G |
| Maltose | 0 | G |
| Biotin | 1.2 | UG |
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Nutrient Highlights
- Beet Greens (Raw) is a good source of Iron (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Beet Greens (Raw) is a good source of Magnesium (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Beet Greens (Raw) is a good source of Sodium (12% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
- Beet Greens (Raw) is a good source of Vitamin C (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
Dietary Considerations
Beet Greens (Raw) provides 3.2mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Beet Greens (Raw) is a meaningful source of folate at 152mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Magnesium: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
- Iron: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)
- Vitamin C: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 2747653.
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