Beet Greens

Beet Greens are the leafy tops of beets. This underrated green is delicious and packed with vitamins and minerals making it a great addition to both salads and cooked dishes!

Scientific Binomial Name: Beta vulgaris

Selection Information

Usage: Greens are used as you would cooked spinach or used as a garnish.

Selection:

Good-quality Beet Greens will have dark-green colored leaves with rich red veins and fairly long, upright stalks.

Storage: Beet Greens can be stored in your refrigerastor for 3 to 5 days, but don't wash until you're ready to use them.

Avoid:

Avoid greens with leaves that are wilted, yellowing or have dark green patches of slime on parts of the leaves.

Seasonal Information

Available year-round.

Beet Greens Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup, raw (38g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 8 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 86mg 4%

Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 6%

Sugars

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 48% Vitamin C 19%

Calcium 4% Iron 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Beet Greens are very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They're also a good source of Protein, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus and Zinc, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.