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Provides protein and folate
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Egg and red beet sauté (180 g) has 212 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 11.5 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 15.3 µg of Biotin covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
212
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
11.5g
· 23% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 22% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 212 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.24 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% |
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 serving (medium) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 24 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (grated) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 150 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 170 g | 201 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 220 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 307 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Cook grated or finely diced beet in a lightly oiled pan until tender, then add beaten or cracked eggs and cook until set. Grating the beet helps it soften evenly and keeps the preparation time shorter.
No, pre-cooking the beet is optional. Raw grated beet can cook directly in the pan, while cooked beet makes the sauté faster; add cooked beet near the end so it does not turn mushy.
The basic ingredients are red beet, eggs, oil, and salt. Onion, black pepper, herbs, or chili are optional additions rather than essential ingredients, so the dish can be kept simple or seasoned to taste.
Yes, Egg and red beet sauté works as a breakfast dish and is best served warm. Pair it with toast or plain yogurt; using beet that was cooked ahead makes it especially convenient for a quick morning meal.
Yes, raw beet works well when grated or cut into small pieces, which helps it cook through in the pan. Larger chunks take longer and may still be firm by the time the eggs are done.
Plain yogurt, toast, or a simple green salad pairs well with Egg and red beet sauté. These sides balance the beet’s earthy sweetness without competing with the egg, and make the dish easy to serve as a light meal.
Red beet juice can tint the eggs pink or reddish when the ingredients are stirred together. Cook the beet first and add the eggs afterward; folding gently instead of stirring vigorously can reduce how much color transfers.
Store leftover Egg and red beet sauté in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it promptly. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, using low heat in a pan to avoid overcooking the eggs.
Peeling the beet is usually the practical choice for Egg and red beet sauté, especially when grating it. If you keep the skin, scrub the beet thoroughly first; the texture may be more noticeable in the finished dish.
Yes, washed and chopped beet greens can be added to Egg and red beet sauté. Cook them briefly until wilted, then add the eggs; this uses more of the beet and gives the dish a leafy component.
Vitamins
Biotin
15.3µg · 51% DV
B12
0.76µg · 32% DV
B2
0.4mg · 31% DV
Folate
111.6µg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
185mg · 26% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
428mg · 13% DV
Sodium
166mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 212 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 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.
Egg and red beet sauté is a simple pan-cooked dish: red beet is softened in a skillet, then combined with egg, either stirred through or cooked on top. The beet brings a gently sweet, earthy flavour, while the egg makes the dish more substantial. It fits naturally into Turkish home cooking, where beets may be grated or finely chopped for quicker cooking.
Serve it warm for breakfast or brunch, or as a light lunch with bread, plain yogurt or a green salad. It provides protein and folate, with some fibre from the beet. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of oil and pair it with fresh greens.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.