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Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)
Vegetables

Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, pieces · 144 g

Calories
39
2%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.7g
    30% of calories
  • Carbs
    7.9g
    64% of calories
  • Fat
    0.3g
    5% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, pieces, 144 g) has 39 calories, with 3.7 g of protein, 7.9 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (64% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (61% DV), Vitamin C (40% DV) and Vitamin K (581% DV).

Per 100 g
27cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.5g
Net carbs
4g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.2g
0.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A61%
  • Vitamin C40%
  • Vitamin K581%
  • Riboflavin (B2)32%
  • Iron34%
  • Potassium28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber15%
  • Vitamin E17%
  • Thiamine14%
  • Vitamin B615%
  • Calcium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, pieces (144 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A552 μg
61%
Vitamin C36 mg
40%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
17%
Vitamin K697 μg
581%
Thiamine0.2 mg
14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
32%
Niacin1 mg
4%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
15%
Folate (B9)20 μg
5%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg
9%
Choline1 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium164 mg
16%
Iron3 mg
34%
Potassium1,309 mg
28%
Magnesium98 mg
23%
Phosphorus59 mg
8%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0.4 mg
40%
Manganese1 mg
32%
Selenium1 μg
2%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha carotene6 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene6,610 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid0.4 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 39 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 7min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 5min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 3min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 5min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

One serving of Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, pieces) has 39 calories, which works out to 27 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 30% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

347 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Beet greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

0.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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