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Contains nitrates and folate
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Purple beet juice (240 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 43 calories per 100 g. It contains 23 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 192 µg of Folate covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
103
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
23g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% 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 82% · Protein 14% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.8 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) | 240 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 43 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 108 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 215 kcal |
Calculated from 43 calories per 100 g.
It may help some people with endurance exercise because beet nitrates can increase nitric oxide and support blood flow. The effect is not guaranteed, and purple beet juice is not a substitute for training, fluids, or food.
Purple beet juice contains natural pigments that can temporarily color urine pink or red. The change is usually harmless after eating beets; if it persists without beet intake or comes with pain, seek medical advice.
Yes, purple beet juice may modestly lower blood pressure because its nitrates are converted into nitric oxide, which helps relax blood vessels. It should not be used in place of prescribed blood-pressure treatment.
Fresh purple beet juice is best consumed soon after making it. Keep it refrigerated in a clean, tightly sealed container, and discard it if it develops an off smell, fizzing, or an unusual appearance.
No, you do not need to peel beets for purple beet juice if their skins are clean and intact. Scrub them thoroughly under running water, remove the tops and damaged areas, then juice them.
Cooking changes how beets can be used, but cooked beets are not what you juice for fresh purple beet juice. If you want juice with the beet's naturally occurring nitrates, juice the washed beets raw.
Purple beet juice does not cause stones in everyone, but beets contain oxalates, which can matter for people prone to certain kidney stones. Ask your doctor or dietitian whether it fits your specific stone-prevention plan.
Yes, purple beet juice can temporarily stain teeth because its strong pigments cling to surfaces. Rinse your mouth with water after drinking it; avoid brushing immediately if the juice was acidic, to protect enamel.
Purple beet juice pairs well with apple, carrot, ginger, or citrus, which can balance its earthy flavor. Add ingredients gradually and taste as you go, since strong additions can easily overpower the beet.
Purple beet juice has no established sleep-promoting effect, so it is not a special bedtime drink. Its fluid content may prompt some people to wake to urinate, so have it earlier if that bothers you.
Vitamins
Folate
192µg · 48% DV
B6
0.17mg · 10% DV
Vitamin C
8.64mg · 10% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
732mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
77mg · 11% DV
Sodium
156mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 103 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.
Purple beet juice is made by pressing beets into a vividly coloured drink with a gently earthy, sweet flavour. It may be strained for a smoother texture or left with some pulp. It is distinct from fermented beet drinks such as Eastern European kvass, which are typically tangier and more savoury.
Serve it chilled on its own, blend it with apple or citrus, or add it to a smoothie. It contains naturally occurring nitrates and folate, while most of its energy comes from carbohydrates; it is low in fat and fibre. If the earthy flavour feels strong, dilute the juice with water or brighten it with a squeeze of lemon.
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
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.