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Beet greens

Beet greens are the leafy tops of beet plants, commonly sautéed, braised, or added to soups.

Beet greens — illustrative ingredient image

About Beet greens

Beet greens are the leaves and tender stems attached to beet roots. They may be harvested with the roots or sold separately, and are used like other sturdy leafy vegetables. Common preparations include sautéing, braising, steaming, and adding them to soups, stews, frittatas, grain dishes, and mixed greens.

They have an earthy, mineral-like flavour with a noticeable leafy bitterness. The broad leaves may be smooth or crinkled, while the stems are firmer and more substantial. Cooking softens the leaves and stems and reduces their volume; young leaves are usually more delicate and can be cooked briefly or used in salads.

Beet greens are sold attached to roots or separated, with green leaves and veins or stems that may be red, purple, pink, or pale depending on the beet variety. Trimming removes tough stems or damaged leaves. Wilting, steaming, braising, and cooking in liquid change their volume, colour, tenderness, and appearance.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for beet greens

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English

beet greens

English

Beet greens, cooked

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English

Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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Beet greens, raw

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beet leaf

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Beet greens nutrition & diet

Beet greens nutritional value

Beet greens, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
22kcal
Protein
2.2g
Carbs
4.3g
Fat
0.1g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use fresh beet leaves and tender stems as the reference form, distinguishing raw, wilted, boiled, sautéed, or frozen greens. Cooking changes water content and edible mass; record discarded stems, added oil, salt, vinegar, dairy, meat, or sauce separately from the greens.

Compare the right form: Match references to fresh or frozen beet leaves and stems in the same raw or cooked state, including the stated edible portion.

Diet considerations

Beet greens are plant-derived leaves and stems from beet plants. Plain raw or cooked greens differ from preparations with butter, cheese, meat, broth, sauces, or cereal-based toppings. Portion size and additions such as grains, beans, potatoes, or bread determine the dish’s carbohydrate pattern and compatibility.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Beet greens, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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