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Beetroot: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: beetroot, boiled.
8.0g net carbs per 100 g
0.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
64*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 8.0 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.0 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Energy | 44 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 169146 “Beets, cooked, boiled, drained”. Net carbs = total carbs 10.0 g − fiber 2.0 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup85 g | 1 cup170 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 6.8 | 13.5 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Glycemic load | 4 | 9 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 64. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Beetroot, boiled in water with 2 g salt
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