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Beets

Boiled · Roots

33/100D tier

Calories44

Protein1.6g

Fiber2g

Sodium78mg

Sugar—g

Graded D — 33 out of 100, #43 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (78/100); micronutrients drags it down (5/100).

The short version: Nitrates for blood flow, folate for everything else. Earthy in both senses.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories44

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2g0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 78mg3%

Dietary Fiber 2g7%

Protein 1.6g3%

Folate 80mcg20%

Vitamin C 4mg4%

Iron 0.8mg4%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 33

Clean label ×1578

Low energy density ×1072

Fiber ×2538

Protein ×1024

Micronutrients ×405

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#43 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Beets healthy?

It grades D — 33 out of 100, #43 of 45 vegetables in our system. Nitrates for blood flow, folate for everything else. Earthy in both senses.

How many calories are in Beets?

44 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Beets calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.