How many calories are in 100 grams of whole beets?

Whole Beets contains 33 calories per 100 g, along with 0.8 g of protein, 4.2 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of whole beets?

Whole Beets has a calorie density of 0.33 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one 1/2 cup of whole beets?

One 1/2 cup of Whole Beets weighs about 120 g and provides roughly 40 calories.

Whole Beets

Very low calorie density

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.33kcal/g

Protein / 100g

0.8g

Carbs / 100g

4.2g

Fat / 100g

0.0g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Whole Beets has 0.33 calories per gram (33 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories
1/2 Cup	120 g	40
100 g	100 g	33

Where the calories come from

Protein0.8 g / 100 g17% of calories
Carbs4.2 g / 100 g83% of calories
Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories

Quick comparisons

Whole Beets is 2.2× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.33 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Whole Beets is 1.4× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.33 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Whole Beets is 7.6× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.33 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about whole beets

How many calories are in 100 grams of whole beets?: Whole Beets contains 33 calories per 100 g, along with 0.8 g of protein, 4.2 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of whole beets?: Whole Beets has a calorie density of 0.33 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one 1/2 cup of whole beets?: One 1/2 cup of Whole Beets weighs about 120 g and provides roughly 40 calories.

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