Beets vs borscht: which is healthier?
Beets are more nutrient-dense, scoring 79/100 against 67/100 for borscht. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Beets
43 kcal per 100 g. 1 beet: 82 g
Higher scoreBorscht
50 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl with sour cream: 400 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBeets43 vs 50 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBorscht1.6 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberBeets2.8 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBorscht6.8 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBeets325 vs 182 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatBeets<0.1 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Beets, 100 g | Borscht, 100 g | Beets, 82 g | Borscht, 400 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 50 kcal | 35 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3.3 g | 1.3 g | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 4.9 g | 7.8 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | 2.1 g | 5.5 g | 8.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 1.1 g | 2.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 2.1 g | 0.1 g | 8.3 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0.6 g | <0.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg | 6.8 mg | 4 mg | 27 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 43 µg | 1.6 µg | 174 µg |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 182 mg | 267 mg | 728 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.7 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 19 mg | 13 mg | 75 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 11 mg | 19 mg | 42 mg |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 164 mg | 64 mg | 655 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.