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Fermented, probiotic-containing, low-calorie beet beverage
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Ginger beet kvass (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.1 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
43
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
9.1g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% 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 83% · Protein 13% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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 | 43 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 120 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 59 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 65 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Ginger beet kvass tastes tangy, earthy, and lightly salty, with a warming bite from the ginger. Longer fermentation usually makes the sourness more noticeable, while the beet gives the drink its distinctive earthy character.
Ginger beet kvass is made by fermenting chopped beets and ginger in salted water in a clean jar. Keep the vegetables submerged and use clean equipment; these practical steps help reduce the chance of unwanted mold.
Ginger beet kvass can become fizzy because fermentation produces carbon dioxide. Some batches are only lightly bubbly, while others build more pressure, so open a tightly sealed jar carefully and avoid letting it ferment indefinitely at room temperature.
Ginger beet kvass may contain small amounts of alcohol produced during fermentation. The amount can vary with the recipe, temperature, and fermentation time, so it is not a reliable alcohol-free choice for someone who must avoid alcohol completely.
No, ginger beet kvass is not the same as beet juice. Beet juice is extracted from beets, whereas kvass is made by fermenting beets in brine, giving it a sourer, saltier taste and potentially live cultures.
Ginger beet kvass is ready when its tanginess suits your taste and fermentation is active. Taste it as it ferments rather than relying on a fixed schedule, since room temperature and the ingredients affect how quickly its flavor develops.
Yes, refrigerate ginger beet kvass once it reaches the flavor you want. Chilling slows fermentation and helps keep the taste from becoming progressively more sour; store it in a clean, sealed container and discard it if you see mold or notice an unpleasant odor.
You can use cooked beets, but ginger beet kvass is traditionally made with raw beets. Cooking changes their texture and can affect fermentation, so a batch made with cooked beets may not ferment or taste quite like the usual version.
Ginger beet kvass contains live microbes when it has not been heat-treated, and fermented foods can support a varied gut microbiota. It is not a proven treatment for digestive problems, and its effect may differ from person to person.
Ginger beet kvass is not a proven way to lower blood pressure. Beets contain dietary nitrates, but that does not establish a reliable blood-pressure effect from this fermented drink; do not replace prescribed treatment with it.
Vitamins
Folate
43.2µg · 11% DV
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
576mg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
324mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ginger beet kvass is a tangy fermented drink made by brining beetroot, with ginger adding a warm, peppery note. Beet kvass is associated with Eastern European food traditions, while ginger is a flavour variation rather than a defining ingredient in every recipe. Fermentation brings a pleasantly sour taste; the drink may also contain live cultures, depending on how it is made and stored.
In its region of origin it is often sipped chilled or served alongside a meal. Elsewhere, try it cold in a small glass with lunch, or pair its earthy acidity with salads and savoury dishes. It is low in calories and contains little fat or protein: 100 g has 18 kcal. Recipes can vary in saltiness, so taste it before serving and adjust the portion to suit.
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.