Steamed Beets with Tarragon⏱ 20 min total

Steamed Beets with Tarragon

Per 1 serving · 92 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
66
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.5g
    9% of calories
  • Carbs
    9g
    52% of calories
  • Fat
    3g
    39% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Steamed Beets with Tarragon (92 g) has 66 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 9 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in folate (b9) (23% DV).

Per 100 g
71cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.3g
Net carbs
7g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.5g
6.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Folate (B9)23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Manganese13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Peel beets and halve lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Slice beets crosswise 1/8 inch thick and steam on a rack set over boiling water, covered, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Toss with remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until butter is melted.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (92 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A26 μg
3%
Vitamin C4 mg
5%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.5 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
6%
Folate (B9)91 μg
23%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
3%
Choline6 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium17 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
9%
Potassium288 mg
6%
Magnesium20 mg
5%
Phosphorus37 mg
5%
Zinc0.3 mg
3%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Manganese0.3 mg
13%
Selenium1 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene22 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid0.4 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol24 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 66 calories

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

  • 13min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 8min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 5min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 9min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Steamed Beets with Tarragon?

One serving of Steamed Beets with Tarragon (1 serving) has 66 calories, which works out to 71 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Steamed Beets with Tarragon high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Steamed Beets with Tarragon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Steamed Beets with Tarragon?

65 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Steamed Beets with Tarragon?

6.2 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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