Beet Root
Benefits
1. Beetroot is packed with essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
2. Beetroot's antioxidants help combat oxidative and nitrative stress, reducing LDL and preventing DNA damage.
3. Betalains in beetroot inhibit cell proliferation, showing potential in cancer prevention.
4. Nitrate in beetroot helps manage blood lipids, glucose, and pressure to some extent.
Reference:
The Potential Benefits of Red Beetroot Supplementation in Health and Disease, PMCID: PMC4425174 PMID:25875121
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot Powder
Serving size: 100 grams (100g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat –g
Monounsaturated Fat –g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 80g 29%
Dietary Fiber (old FDA) 20g 80%
Dietary Fiber 20g 71%
Total Sugars 40g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Sugar Alcohol –g
Protein 0g
Iron 7.2mg 40%
Potassium 1880mg 40%
Magnesium 335mg 80%
Vitamin D –mcg –%
Calcium –mg –%
Vitamin A –mcg –%
Vitamin C –mg –%
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.