Beetroot
Medium GI
GL 6.8 per cup (136 g) · GL 5 per 100 g
- Rich in nitrates and antioxidants
- Moderate glycemic index
Beetroot has a glycemic index of 61 (Moderate). One cup (136 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.8.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169145 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Beetroot
- GI 64 · GL 6 per 100 g baby
Baby beets - GI 64 · GL 6.1 per 100 g strips
Beetroot Strips - GI 64 · GL 6.4 per 100 g baked
Baked beets - Cooked beetrootGI 64 · GL 6.4 per 100 g cooked
- GI 64 · GL 6.4 per 100 g boiled
Cooked beets - Steamed beetrootGI 64 · GL 6.4 per 100 g steamed
- GI 64 · GL 7 per 100 g canned
Canned beetroot
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 136 g | 6.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 43 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 6.8 g |
| Natural | 6.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Sodium | 78 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Rich in nitrates and antioxidants
- Good fiber-to-calorie ratio
- Moderate glycemic index
- Higher sugar density for a vegetable
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Beetroot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Beetroot?
Beetroot has a glycemic index of 61 (Moderate). One cup (136 g) has a glycemic load of 6.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 5.
Is Beetroot good for people with insulin resistance?
Beetroot has a medium glycemic index (61). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Radish.
Which form of Beetroot has the lowest glycemic load?
Beetroot has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Beetroot in this database (5 per 100 g).
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