Beet greens are the leafy top portion of the beet plant, attached to the edible root.
Yes, it's edible, and a lot of people enjoy blending them along with the beet. They may be a bit much for a beginner, however, so perhaps just try 1 leaf at a time.
| Beet Greens Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Amount Per 100g | |
| Calories 22.0 Calories from Fat 1.17 |
|
| Total Fat 0.13g | |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.046g | |
| Cholesterol 0.0mg | |
| Sodium 226.0mg | |
| Potassium 762.0mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.33g | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | |
| Sugars 0.5g | |
| Protein 2.2g | |
| Vitamin A 316.0µg | |
| Vitamin C 30.0mg | |
| Calcium 117.0mg | |
| Iron 2.57mg | |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. | |
| Vitamins | |
| Choline 0.4mg | |
| Folate 15.0µg | |
| Niacin 0.4mg | |
| Riboflavin 0.22mg | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.0µg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.106mg | |
| Vitamin D 0.0IU | |
| Vitamin E 1.5mg | |
| Vitamin K 400.0µg | |
| Minerals | |
| Copper 0.191mg | |
| Magnesium 70.0mg | |
| Phosphorus 41.0mg | |
| Selenium 0.9µg | |
| Zinc 0.38mg | |
| Other | |
| Caffeine 0.0mg | |
| Theobromine 0.0mg | |
| Water 91.02g | |
| All nutrient values are calculated from the USDA nutrition database. | |
| Scientific Name | Beta vulgaris |
| Nitrogen Factor | 6.25 |
| Protein Factor | 2.44 |
| Fat Factor | 8.37 |
| Carb Factor | 3.57 |
