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Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids

Vegetables Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids is a vegetable, providing just 30.0 calories per 100g. This vegetable is virtually fat-free. Vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber with relatively few calories. They are a cornerstone of virtually every dietary guideline worldwide. Our database tracks 82 nutrients for this food, plus glycemic index, insulin index, environmental footprint data.

30.0
Calories
kcal
0.73
Protein
g
0.09
Fat
g
7.1
Carbs
g
1.2
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Manganese
0.41 mg
18% DV
💎
Sodium
143 mg
10% DV
💎
Iron
0.73 mg
9% DV

Data for 82 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR91.3g
2%
Calories SR30.0kcal
Energy (kJ) SR126kj
Protein SR0.73g
1%
Total Fat SR0.09g
Carbohydrate SR7.1g
6%
Fiber SR1.2g
3%
Total Sugars SR6.5g
Ash SR0.74g
Minerals 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR18.0mg
2%
Iron SR0.73mg
9%
Magnesium SR18.0mg
4%
Phosphorus SR15.0mg
2%
Potassium SR159mg
5%
Sodium SR143mg
10%
Zinc SR0.34mg
3%
Copper SR0.04mg
5%
Manganese SR0.41mg
18%
Selenium SR0.10µg
0%
Fluoride SR26.3µg
1%
Vitamins 25
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR23.0µg
3%
Vitamin A (IU) SR1.0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Beta-Carotene SR14.0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR2.8mg
3%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin E SR0.03mg
0%
Vitamin K1 SR0.20µg
0%
Thiamin (B1) SR0.01mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.04mg
3%
Niacin (B3) SR0.15mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.15mg
3%
Vitamin B6 SR0.06mg
4%
Folate SR29.0µg
7%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR29.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR29.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0µg
Choline SR7.2mg
1%
Betaine SR228mg
Fatty Acids 8
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.03g
Trans Fat SR0g
Cholesterol SR0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.01g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.02g
0%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.002g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.01g
Threonine SR0.02g
Isoleucine SR0.02g
Leucine SR0.03g
Lysine SR0.03g
Methionine SR0.009g
Cystine SR0.01g
Phenylalanine SR0.02g
Tyrosine SR0.02g
Valine SR0.03g
Arginine SR0.02g
Histidine SR0.01g
Alanine SR0.03g
Aspartic Acid SR0.06g
Glutamic Acid SR0.21g
Glycine SR0.01g
Proline SR0.02g
Serine SR0.03g
Other 1
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

62
NRF9.3 Score
Good · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Manganese vs Iron●●

Manganese and iron share the DMT1 transporter and compete for absorption. High iron status reduces manganese absorption and vice versa.

Erikson et al., Pharmacol Ther, 2007

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

79
Amino Acid Score
Good
Leucine
Limiting Amino Acid
18
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Leucine. Pair with dairy, eggs, and meat for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.0113.7
Threonine0.0231.5
Isoleucine0.0232.9
Leucine0.0346.6
Lysine0.0339.7
Methionine0.00912.3
Cystine0.0113.7
Phenylalanine0.0231.5
Tyrosine0.0226.0
Valine0.0338.4
Arginine0.0228.8
Histidine0.0115.1
Alanine0.0341.1
Aspartic Acid0.0679.5
Glutamic Acid0.21291.8
Glycine0.0120.5
Proline0.0227.4
Serine0.0339.7

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Root Vegetables” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin C loses up to 32% when boiled (drained). Stir-fried retains 80%.
Folate loses up to 32% when boiled (drained). Boiled (water used) retains 80%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Glycemic & Insulin Response

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar on a 0–100 scale. The Insulin Index (II) measures the insulin response directly, which can differ from GI — notably, dairy and high-protein foods often trigger a higher insulin response than their GI suggests. White bread = 100 for both scales.

64
Glycemic Index
Medium GI
5
Glycemic Load
Low GL (per 80g)
GI Scale 64
0 Low <55 Med High ≥70 100

GI data matched from: “Beetroot, canned” · ●●● high confidence

72
Insulin Index
High Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 72
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
GI Model ●● Estimated via GI-based regression (R²=0.78)

Source: International Tables of Glycemic Index (Sydney University, 2021) · Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Root Vegetables” category.

0.43
kg CO₂e / kg
Very Low Impact
0.33
m² land / kg
Land Use
28.0
L water / kg
Water Use
1.6
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions0.43 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use0.33 m² / kg
Water Use28.0 L / kg
Eutrophication1.8 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification1.6 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Vegetables

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Vegetables” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
China; mainland
310
2.
China
306
3.
Albania
258
4.
North Macedonia
221
5.
Guyana
209
6.
Kazakhstan
204
7.
Oman
192
8.
Uzbekistan
190
9.
Tajikistan
186
10.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
183

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+76%
1961: 38 kcal2023: 67 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids?

Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids contains 30.0 kcal per 100 grams, making it a low-calorie food. The energy comes from 0.73g of protein (10% of calories), 0.09g of fat (3%), and 7.1g of carbohydrates (95%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids is Manganese, providing 0.41 mg per 100g (18% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Sodium (10% DV). Our database tracks 82 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids high in protein?

At 0.73g per 100 grams, Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids is not a significant source of protein. Pair with protein-rich foods like legumes, meat, fish, or dairy to meet daily protein needs.

How much fiber is in Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids?

Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids contains 1.2g of fiber per 100 grams, which is a small amount. To increase fiber intake, consider pairing with high-fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, or vegetables.

What is the glycemic index of Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids?

Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids has a glycemic index of 64, which is classified as medium (56-69). Medium-GI foods produce a moderate blood sugar response. The glycemic load, which accounts for typical serving size, provides additional context for real-world blood sugar impact.

What is the insulin index of Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids?

Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids has a high insulin response (II: 72) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). Foods with high insulin scores stimulate significant insulin release, which may be relevant for blood sugar management. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.