Produce Buddies Beets

3 Beets about a pound

They are low in calories, yet high in valuable vitamins and minerals. In fact, they contain a bit of almost all the vitamins and minerals that you need. Here is an overview of the nutrients found in a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of cooked beetroot:

• Calories: 44
• Protein: 1.7 grams
• Fat: 0.2 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Vitamin C: 6% of the RDI
• Folate: 20% of the RDI
• Vitamin B6: 3% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 6% of the RDI
• Potassium: 9% of the RDI
• Phosphorous: 4% of the RDI
• Manganese: 16% of the RDI
• Iron: 4% of the RDI
• Help Keep Blood Pressure in Check
• Can Improve Athletic Performance
• May Help Fight Inflammation
• May Improve Digestive Health