Beets, cooked, boiled. drained

vegetables

USDA name: Beets, cooked, boiled. drained, with salt

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186 cal
P:2gC:10gF:0g
2.0g fiber
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100g

Calories186

Total Fat0.2g

Saturated Fat0.0g

Total Carbs10.0g

Fiber2.0g

Sugars8.0g

Protein1.7g

Macro Breakdown

Protein1.7g (14%)
Carbs10.0g (83%)
Fat0.2g (3%)

Health Scores (0-10)

8.8
Metabolic
6.2
Inflammation
6.9
Hormonal
5.0
Gut Health
5.3
Skin Health
5.0
Brain Health
8.2
Bone Health
7.3
Sleep
6.6
Exercise
4.6
Longevity
5.3
Detox
6.0
Immunity
7.1
Pral
5.0
Satiety
0.0
Nutrient Density
5.4
Bioavailability
2.1
Electrolyte
6.6
Methylation

๐Ÿงฌ How Beets, cooked, boiled. drained Affects Your Health

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Testosterone 3% DV

Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5ฮฑ-reductase and inhibits aromatase.

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Cortisol & Stress 5% DV

Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.

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Cortisol 4% DV

Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA โ€” calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.

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Thyroid 1% DV

Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.

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Anemia

folate + copper. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.

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Iron 4% DV

4% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.

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Magnesium 5% DV

5% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.

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Potassium 6% DV

6% DV. Blood pressure regulation, prevents muscle cramps.

Complete Nutrient Profile

NutrientAmount / 100g% Daily Value
Energy Kcal186.0 kJโ€”
Protein1.7 g3% DV
Total Fat0.2 gโ€”
Carbohydrate10.0 g4% DV
Fiber2.0 g7% DV
Sugar8.0 g16% DV
Sodium285.0 mg12% DV
Calcium16.0 mg1% DV
Iron0.8 mg4% DV
Magnesium23.0 mg5% DV
Phosphorus38.0 mg3% DV
Potassium305.0 mg6% DV
Zinc0.3 mg3% DV
Vitamin C3.6 mg4% DV
Vitamin B60.1 mg4% DV
Folate80.0 ยตg20% DV
Vitamin A2.0 ยตgโ€”
Vitamin E0.0 mgโ€”
Vitamin K0.2 ยตgโ€”
Selenium0.7 ยตg1% DV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Beets, cooked, boiled. drained, with salt affect hormones?
Yes โ€” Beets, cooked, boiled. drained, with salt is rich in sugar (16% DV), which Rapid blood sugar spikes โ†’ insulin surges โ†’ cellular insulin resistance over time. High sugar intake correlates with elevated cortisol.. sugar supports Insulin and Cortisol production.
Is Beets, cooked, boiled. drained, with salt good for blood pressure?
Yes. Beets, cooked, boiled. drained, with salt provides 305mg of potassium per 100g (6% DV). Potassium helps lower blood pressure by counteracting sodium's effects and relaxing blood vessel walls. The sodium-to-potassium ratio is 1.1.
Does Beets, cooked, boiled. drained, with salt contain anti-nutrients?
Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard โ€” bind calcium). Goitrogens (raw cruciferous โ€” broccoli, kale, cabbage โ€” can impair thyroid iodine uptake). Cooking cruciferous vegetables deactivates goitrogens. Pair high-oxalate greens with calcium-rich foods (they bind in gut, not kidneys). Avoid green potatoes. Only a concern with very high raw intake + iodine deficiency (for goitrogens) or kidney stone history (for oxalates).