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Properties and benefits: beetroot
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Beetroot
Beetroot is the deep, large and fleshy root that grows on the plant of the same name and which forms part of the Chenopodioideae family. It is a round and spherical root, the skin on top is fine and soft and can be different colours, from pinkish violet and reddish orange to brown.
Its pulp tastes sweet and is usually a dark crimson red colour with purple hues and, sometimes, it can have concentric circles inside.
Properties and benefits: beetroot
Some benefits you didn't know about taking beetroot
Beetroot has a low energy content since its main elements are water, proteins and carbohydrates, especially sugars. This vegetable, in addition to not containing lipids, is a good source of fibre, phosphorous and potassium, which helps the correct working of the nervous system and muscles.
In lower quantities, we can also find vitamins from group C among its nutrients, which are a powerful antioxidant and help to combat ageing.
Nutritional composition: Calories: 37 kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.4 g, Proteins: 1.3 g, Fibre: 3.1 g, Water: 89.2 g, Calcium: 23 mg, Iron: 0.8 mg, Magnesium: 15 mg, Phosphorus: 31 mg, Potassium: 300 mg, Vitamin C: 10 mg
Nutritional values
37.0
Kcal
37.0
Kj
0.0 gr
Fat
6.4 gr
CHO
1.3 gr
Protein
0.0 gr
Salt
