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Beetroot, raw

Fresh vegetables 48 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Beetroot, raw provides 48 kcal (201 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of folate (91 µg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh vegetables” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

Beetroot, raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein1.7 g 3%
Fat0.3 g 0%
Carbohydrates8.4 g 3%
Dietary fibre2.3 g 8%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy48 kcal (201 kJ)C2%
Protein1.7 gE3%
Fat0.3 gE0%
of which saturated fat0 gE0%
of which polyunsaturated0.1 gEn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates8.4 gA3%
of which sugars8.4 gA9%
Dietary fibre2.3 gA8%
Water85.1 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium18 mgA2%
Iron0.3 mgA2%
Magnesium20 mgA5%
Phosphorus22 mgA3%
Potassium410 mgA21%
Sodium47 mgA2%
Zinc0.3 mgA3%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C5 mgA5%
Folate91 µgE46%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein3%
Fat0%
Carbohydrates3%
Dietary fibre8%
Folate46%
Potassium21%
Magnesium5%
Vitamin C5%
Phosphorus3%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Carrot, raw+ 1.1 g− 0.1 g+ 6 kcal
vs Bell pepper, red, raw+ 0.8 g+ 0.2 g+ 16 kcal
vs Parsnip, raw+ 0.4 g− 0.1 g− 14 kcal
vs Root and tuber vegetables (average), raw+ 0.8 g− 0.1 g+ 6 kcal
vs Sugar pea, raw− 2.1 g± 0 g± 0 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Beetroot, raw?
100 g of Beetroot, raw provides 48 kcal, i.e. 201 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Beetroot, raw?
100 g provides 1.7 g of protein, i.e. 3% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Beetroot, raw?
100 g contains 0.3 g of fat, of which 0 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Beetroot, raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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