Our produce
Beetroot
We produce beetroot 12 months a year supplying both wholesale and retail markets, including many nationwide supermarkets.
Varieties Grown
Bunched Baby, Fresh cut, Process spec
Availability
All year
Nutritional Highlights
- Source of potassium
- A good source of folate
- May help boost the body’s detoxification processes
Selection and Storage
Beetroot should be a deep red colour, have firm bulbs with consistent sizing. Store Beetroot in the refrigerator between 2 – 4 degrees Celsius.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 2 slices - 60g
Calories: 32
| Average Quantity per serving | % Daily intake per serving | Average Quantity per 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ/Cal) | 133/32 | 2% | 221/53 |
| Protein (g) | 1.1 | 2% | 1.8 |
| Fat, total (g) | 0.06 | 0% | 0.1 |
| - saturated (g) | trace | 0% | trace |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 5.9 | 2% | 9.8 |
| - sugars | 5.9 | 7% | 9.8 |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 1.5 | 5% | 2.5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 38 | 2% | 64 |
| Folate (µg) | 50.4 | 25% RDI* | 84 |
| Potassium (mg) | 210 | 350 | |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 3 | 8% RDI* | 5 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.2 | 2% RDI* | 0.4 |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. *Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult) Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 10th Edition, Plant & Food Research - 2014
