Beets are a vibrant root vegetable rich in dietary nitrates, folate, and betalain antioxidants, studied for potential links to healthy blood pressure and exercise.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup raw (136g)
Calories: 58
Calories: 58
Fiber: 3.8g
Sugar: 9.2g
Protein: 2.2g
Fat: 0.2g
Key Nutrients
Folate, Manganese, Nitrates
Key Vitamins
Folate (37% DV), Vitamin C (11% DV), Vitamin B6 (5% DV), Vitamin A
Tells you how big that rise actually is once portion size is factored in.
Example:
Watermelon has a high GI (it digests quickly) but a low GL because a normal serving doesn’t contain many carbs so the actual blood-sugar impact is small.
Why it matters:
Understanding both GI and GL gives you a clearer picture of how foods affect your blood sugar both the speed of the rise and the true impact based on the portion you eat.