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Tangy vegetable shot with vitamin C
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Beetroot, ginger and lemon shot (60 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 34 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.7 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 10.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 43 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 60 g
20
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
4.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 11% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
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 piece (small) | 60 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 30 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 31 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 41 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 82 kcal |
Calculated from 34 calories per 100 g.
A beetroot, ginger and lemon shot provides vitamin C from the lemon and naturally occurring compounds from beetroot and ginger. It can be a convenient way to enjoy these ingredients, but it is not a detox or a treatment for illness.
Blend or juice washed beetroot with fresh ginger and lemon, then strain if you prefer a smoother drink. Add a little water to make it easier to sip. Use less ginger at first if you are not used to its strong taste.
You can drink a beetroot, ginger and lemon shot whenever it suits you; there is no proven best time. If its sharp, acidic taste bothers your stomach, have it with food rather than on an empty stomach.
Beetroot contains dietary nitrates that can affect blood-vessel function, but a shot is not a reliable treatment for high blood pressure. If you take blood-pressure medication, ask your clinician before making this a regular habit.
It can be taken before exercise if you tolerate it, but the concentrated ginger and lemon may upset your stomach during a workout. Try it at a different time first, rather than testing it immediately before strenuous exercise.
Yes, beetroot pigments can temporarily make urine or stool look pink or reddish in some people. If the color appears without eating beetroot, persists, or comes with other symptoms, get medical advice rather than assuming the shot is the cause.
A freshly made beetroot, ginger and lemon shot is best consumed soon after preparation. If you need to keep it, refrigerate it promptly in a clean, sealed container and discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste changes.
Yes, you can freeze a beetroot, ginger and lemon shot in a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and shake or stir it before drinking, since the ingredients may separate.
No, straining is optional. Leaving the pulp in gives the shot more texture and retains more of the ingredients’ fiber; straining makes it smoother and easier to drink but removes some of the pulp.
No, a beetroot, ginger and lemon shot does not detox the body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste removal; the shot is simply a drink made from these ingredients, not a cleanse or a substitute for medical care.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
10.8mg · 12% DV
Folate
39µg · 10% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Sodium
25mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 20 calories in 1 piece (small) (60 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
Beetroot, ginger and lemon shot is a small, concentrated drink made by juicing or blending fresh beetroot with ginger and lemon. It is part of the modern fruit-and-vegetable shot trend rather than a dish tied to one traditional regional cuisine.
Expect an earthy sweetness from the beetroot, sharp citrus and a warming ginger finish; it may be smooth or slightly pulpy depending on how it is made. It is commonly taken in a small glass at breakfast or between meals, and can be diluted with water if the flavour feels too intense. At about 60 g per typical serving, it is a light option; the mix provides 1.3 g of fibre per 100 g. Pair it with a savoury breakfast or sip it alongside a meal.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.