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Beetroot and lemon juice with vitamin C
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Beetroot lemon juice (240 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 41 calories per 100 g. It contains 23 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 156 µg of Folate covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 43 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
98
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
23g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Protein 7% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
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) | 240 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 41 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 330 g | 135 kcal |
Calculated from 41 calories per 100 g.
Beetroot lemon juice provides dietary nitrates from beetroot and vitamin C from lemon. It can be part of a varied diet, but it is not a treatment for illness and does not guarantee better immunity or detoxification.
Yes, nitrates in beetroot may cause a modest, temporary reduction in blood pressure for some people. Beetroot lemon juice is not a substitute for prescribed treatment; ask your clinician before making it a regular habit if you take blood-pressure medicine.
You can drink beetroot lemon juice before exercise; beetroot nitrates may support exercise performance for some people. The response varies, so try it on a non-event training day first in case the juice upsets your stomach.
Yes, beetroot pigments can temporarily make urine look pink or reddish, and this is usually harmless. If the color continues after you stop drinking the juice, or comes with pain, seek medical advice rather than assuming beetroot is the cause.
Beetroot contains oxalate, which can matter for people prone to certain kidney stones, but beetroot lemon juice does not cause stones in everyone. If you have had oxalate stones, ask your clinician how much beetroot is appropriate for you.
Wash and peel a beetroot, cut it into pieces, then blend it with lemon juice and drinking water. Strain it if you prefer a smoother drink, and adjust the lemon to taste; freshly made juice has the brightest flavor.
Keep beetroot lemon juice in a sealed container in the refrigerator and drink it as soon as possible, preferably the same day. Its flavor and color can change as it sits, and juice left at room temperature for a long time should be discarded.
Most healthy adults can include a moderate serving of beetroot lemon juice in their daily diet. It should not replace water, and people with a history of oxalate kidney stones should get personalized advice before drinking it regularly.
No, adding lemon does not meaningfully cancel beetroot’s dietary nitrates. Lemon mainly adds acidity and vitamin C, so use it for flavor rather than expecting it to increase or erase the effects of the beetroot.
Beetroot lemon juice can fit into a weight-loss eating pattern, but it does not directly burn fat. Because juicing removes much of the beetroot’s fiber, a whole beetroot or a blended, unstrained drink may be more filling.
Vitamins
Folate
156µg · 39% DV
Vitamin C
28.8mg · 32% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
504mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
Sodium
91mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 98 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Beetroot lemon juice is a simple drink made by juicing or blending beetroot and adding lemon juice; some versions are diluted with water. It is an easy homemade combination rather than a drink tied to one particular regional tradition.
Serve it chilled on its own, with breakfast or alongside a light meal. Beetroot brings an earthy, gently sweet flavour, while lemon adds a sharp, fresh note. The drink is mostly carbohydrate, with very little protein or fat, and juicing leaves it low in fibre. For a lighter, less sweet glass, skip added sugar and dilute it with water to suit your taste.
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 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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.