
One cup (136 grams) of raw beets contains the following nutritional values:
- Calories: 58
- Total Fat: 0.2 grams
- Sodium: 106 milligrams
- Total Carbohydrates: 13 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 grams
- Sugars: 9 grams
- Protein: 2.2 grams
- Vitamin C: 6.7 milligrams
- Folate: 148 micrograms
- Manganese: 0.4 milligrams
- Potassium: 442 milligrams
- Iron: 1.1 milligrams
- Magnesium: 31 milligrams
Beets are a good source of fiber and natural sugars. They are rich in several vitamins and minerals, particularly folate, manganese, and potassium, and also provide antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and may improve endurance and cognitive function.

