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Beet-topped bread canapé, light appetizer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Beet canapé (60 g) has 111 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.8 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 3.6 µg of Selenium covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 60 g
111
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
14.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.6g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 10% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.84 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 60 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 2 piece (mini) | 40 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 110 g | 204 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 6 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Beet canapé is made by topping small pieces of bread with cooked beet and a spread or other garnish. Mash or grate the beet, pair it with a creamy spread if desired, and assemble shortly before serving so the bread stays crisp.
Beet canapé usually combines small bread slices with cooked beet and a spread such as soft cheese. Recipes may add herbs, nuts, or seasoning, but there is no single fixed topping; choose additions that complement the beet without making the bread wet.
You can prepare the beet topping for beet canapé ahead, but wait to put it on the bread until close to serving. Keep the topping covered in the refrigerator and assemble the canapés shortly beforehand to avoid soggy bread.
A small, sturdy slice of bread works best for beet canapé. Baguette rounds or toast can be lightly toasted first, which helps them hold the topping and keeps them from becoming soft as quickly.
Beet canapé can make bread soggy because moisture from the beet and spread seeps into the bread. Drain the beet well, toast the bread lightly, and add the topping just before serving.
Cooked beet is the usual choice for beet canapé because it is tender and easy to grate or mash into a topping. Roasted beet gives a more concentrated flavor, while boiled beet is softer; cool and drain it before assembling.
Beet canapé works as a party appetizer alongside other small bites, or as a light starter before soup or salad. Its earthy, sweet flavor pairs well with fresh herbs and crunchy nuts served as part of the topping.
Assembled beet canapé is best eaten the day it is made because the bread softens during storage. If you need to prepare it earlier, refrigerate the beet topping separately in a covered container and assemble the bread shortly before serving.
Soft cheese, such as cream cheese, pairs well with beet canapé because it spreads easily and balances the beet's earthy sweetness. Crumbled feta is another option for a saltier flavor, but keep the topping firm enough to stay on the bread.
Yes, finely grated raw beet can be used in beet canapé, though it is crunchier and more strongly earthy than cooked beet. Drain or squeeze out excess juice before mixing it into the topping so it does not soak the bread.
Vitamins
Folate
22.8µg · 6% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
174mg · 8% DV
Selenium
3.6µg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
43mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 111 calories in 2 piece (medium) (60 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Beet canapé is a small piece of bread topped with beet, served as a bite-sized appetizer. The canapé tradition comes from French-style entertaining, where small, topped breads are arranged for guests; beet brings vivid colour and an earthy sweetness to the simple base.
It works well as a party nibble or starter, either on its own or alongside other small bites. The bread makes it mainly a source of carbohydrates, while the beet adds some fibre, so it suits a light snack better than a filling meal. Serve it with fresh herbs or a crisp salad for a fresher balance, or include it on a mixed platter when you want a more substantial spread.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 57:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (57:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.