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Source of fiber and folate
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (shredded) of Tart apple beetroot (140 g) has 53 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.7 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 114.8 µg of Folate covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (shredded) · 140 g
53
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
12.7g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 10% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.5 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 (shredded) | 140 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (diced) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (diced) | 60 g | 23 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 70 g | 27 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 180 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 95 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Tart apple beetroot is a beet-and-apple salad or side dish that pairs earthy beetroot with the apple’s sharp, crisp flavour. It can be made with raw, grated beetroot or with cooked beetroot, depending on the texture you prefer.
To make tart apple beetroot, grate or finely slice beetroot and a firm tart apple, then toss them with lemon juice, olive oil, and a little salt. Add the apple just before serving to keep it crisp.
Yes, roasted beetroot works well in tart apple beetroot and gives it a sweeter, deeper flavour. Let the beetroot cool completely before combining it with fresh apple, so the apple stays crisp rather than softening in the heat.
A simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing suits tart apple beetroot because it adds brightness without masking the apple. A little mustard can give the dressing more sharpness; use it sparingly so the beetroot’s earthy flavour still comes through.
You can prepare the beetroot ahead, but tart apple beetroot is best assembled shortly before serving. Grated apple releases juice and loses its crunch as it sits, so keep it separate and mix it in at the last moment.
Wear food-safe gloves when grating beetroot for tart apple beetroot, or use a fork to hold the beetroot steady. Rinse your hands and grater promptly after preparation; beetroot pigment is easier to remove before it dries.
Yes, peel the beetroot for tart apple beetroot if you are serving it raw, since the skin can feel tough. If you cook the beetroot first, you can slip the skin off after it cools.
Keep tart apple beetroot in a sealed container in the fridge and eat it within a few days. The apple gradually softens and releases liquid, so for the freshest texture, store the beetroot separately and add the apple before serving.
Freezing assembled tart apple beetroot is not recommended because the apple turns soft and watery after thawing. You can freeze cooked beetroot on its own, then thaw it and add fresh apple and dressing when you are ready to serve.
It can. Beetroot in tart apple beetroot may temporarily turn urine pink or reddish for some people, and the colour change is usually harmless. If the colour persists or comes with pain or other symptoms, seek medical advice.
Vitamins
Folate
114.8µg · 29% DV
Vitamin C
7.42mg · 8% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B5
0.22mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
344mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
28mg · 7% DV
Sodium
56mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tart apple beetroot brings beetroot together with sharp-tasting apple, usually as a simple salad rather than a dish with one fixed recipe. The beetroot may be cooked and grated, while the apple is grated or thinly sliced; a little lemon juice or dressing helps marry their flavours. The name describes the combination, not a particular regional tradition.
Earthy, gently sweet beetroot contrasts with the apple’s bright acidity, and the texture can range from soft to crisp depending on how it is prepared. Serve it as a side salad with a meal, or alongside grains and other vegetables for a light lunch. It provides fibre and folate, and its fresh, tangy character makes it a useful counterpoint to richer dishes.
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
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.