⏱ 95 min totalBeets in Orange Sauce
Per 1 serving · 323 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.6g5% of calories
- Carbs43g58% of calories
- Fat12g37% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Beets in Orange Sauce (323 g) has 284 calories, with 3.6 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (51% DV), folate (b9) (52% DV) and manganese (25% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C51%
- Folate (B9)52%
- Manganese25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Vitamin A12%
- Thiamine11%
- Vitamin B610%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Iron19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat37%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 beet Beets
1 tsp Red wine vinegar
1 ½ tsp Orange zest
1 tbsp Granulated sugar
1 tbsp Butter
½ cup Orange juice
Directions
- 1
Wash and trim beets.
- 2
Preheat oven to 400F. Wrap 2 beets together in foil. Repeat with remaining beets. Place on baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool. Peel beets. Cut each into 8 wedges.
- 3
Combine beets and remaining ingredients in medium nonaluminum saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until sauce is syrupy, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (323 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 112 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 46 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 209 μg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 20 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 43 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 774 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 91 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 6 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 91 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 39 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 95 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 18 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 284 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 54minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 24minRunning (6 mph)
- 40minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beets in Orange Sauce?
One serving of Beets in Orange Sauce (1 serving) has 284 calories, which works out to 88 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Beets in Orange Sauce high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Beets in Orange Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Beets in Orange Sauce?
135 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Beets in Orange Sauce?
35 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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