Vegetables

Beet greens, raw

FDC 170375cup (38 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 100 · +7 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beet greens, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 100 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 4 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (35% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (33% DV), a good source of magnesium (17% DV). Most of its 22 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.2 g · 32%Carb 4.3 g · 63%Fat 0.1 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories22 kcal1%
Total fat0.13 g0%
Saturated fat0.02 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium226 mg10%
Carbohydrate4.3 g2%
Dietary fiber3.7 g13%
Sugars0.5 g
Protein2.2 g4%
Potassium762 mg16%
Calcium117 mg9%
Iron2.6 mg14%
Magnesium70 mg17%
Vitamin C30 mg33%
Vitamin A316 µg35%
Vitamin E1.5 mg10%

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FDC 170375

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A35% DV
Vitamin C33% DV
Magnesium17% DV
Potassium16% DV
Iron14% DV
Dietary fiber13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density100 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g2.2 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g3.7 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g226 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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