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Nutritious salad with beets, boiled wheat, olive oil, lemon, and spices
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Beet Salad with Wheat (150 g) has 143 calories. That works out to 95 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.3 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat and 5.1 g of fiber. Its 67.5 µg of Folate covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 150 g
143
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
26.3g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% DV
Fiber
5.1g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 11% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 29 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 75 g | 71 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 200 g | 190 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 225 g | 214 kcal |
Calculated from 95 calories per 100 g.
Beet salad with wheat is made with cooked wheat, cooked beets, olive oil, lemon, and seasonings. Many versions add herbs such as parsley or mint; combine the ingredients after the wheat and beets have cooled so the salad keeps its texture.
Yes, canned beets work in beet salad with wheat. Drain them well and pat them dry before chopping, since extra liquid can dilute the lemon-and-olive-oil dressing and make the cooked wheat soggy.
Either method works for beet salad with wheat. Boiling gives the beets a softer, milder finish, while roasting concentrates their sweetness; cool the cooked beets before mixing them with the wheat.
Cook whole wheat berries in water until tender but still chewy, then drain them thoroughly. Soaking them beforehand can shorten cooking time; follow the package guidance because different wheat varieties take different amounts of time.
Yes, bulgur can stand in for whole wheat in beet salad with wheat, but the result will have a softer, quicker-cooking texture. Prepare it separately and let it cool before combining it with the beets and dressing.
A lemon and olive oil dressing suits beet salad with wheat especially well. Its acidity balances the beets' sweetness without masking the wheat; add the dressing gradually so the grains do not absorb too much liquid.
Yes, beet salad with wheat can be served warm or chilled. For a warm version, combine the freshly cooked wheat and beets with the dressing just before serving; avoid reheating a dressed salad repeatedly.
Beet salad with wheat pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables. It can also be served as a filling side at a picnic or alongside soup; add fresh herbs just before serving for a brighter flavor.
You can prepare beet salad with wheat a day ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. For the freshest texture, keep the dressing and delicate herbs separate and mix them in shortly before serving.
Freezing beet salad with wheat is not recommended. The beets can release water after thawing, and the cooked wheat may turn mushy; make a fresh batch or refrigerate leftovers instead.
Vitamins
Folate
67.5µg · 17% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.25µg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
6.75mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
72mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
315mg · 9% DV
Sodium
120mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 143 calories in 1 cup (medium) (150 g):
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Beet Salad with Wheat brings cooked beetroot and tender boiled wheat together with olive oil, lemon and spices. It is a Turkish-style home salad rather than a dish tied to one particular region, and its vivid colour makes it a welcome addition to a shared table.
The beets lend gentle sweetness and an earthy note, while the wheat adds a pleasantly chewy, filling texture. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a side or meze, alongside grilled vegetables, fish or meat; it also works well in a lunch spread. With fibre from both the beets and wheat, it is more substantial than a simple leafy salad. For a lighter dressing, use a little less oil and brighten it with extra lemon and fresh herbs.
High
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 2
Minimally 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
0.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.