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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Beetroot

Also known as: beet, chukandar

Traditional blood-builder; its deep color signals its affinity for rakta dhatu.

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Beetroot — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Beetroot — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Traditional blood-builder; its deep color signals its affinity for rakta dhatu.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cook or roast for vata; raw beet juice is intense — dilute and use in moderation.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • roasted with cumin
  • beet raita (cooked)
  • soups with ginger

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kidney stones (oxalates, large amounts)
  • Contraindication: diabetes (juice, moderation)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Beetroot

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 medium (82g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Beetroot

Beetroot HalwaDessert · 49 min

Beetroot Halwa

Beetroot Halwa is a slow-cooked festive sweet, best treated as a modest accompaniment rather than a main meal. Vata: ser...

Beetroot Mung KitchariLunch · 53 min

Beetroot Mung Kitchari

Beetroot Mung Kitchari is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm w...

Fresh Beetroot AcharSnack · 28 min

Fresh Beetroot Achar

Fresh Beetroot Achar is a salty, concentrated condiment intended in very small amounts. Vata: use sparingly alongside mo...

Beetroot Coriander ChutneySnack · 16 min

Beetroot Coriander Chutney

Beetroot Coriander Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment, so a small spoonful is sufficient. Vata: pair with a moist w...

Beetroot Cumin SabziLunch · 39 min

Beetroot Cumin Sabzi

Beetroot Cumin Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more gh...

Beetroot Coconut KootuLunch · 54 min

Beetroot Coconut Kootu

Beetroot Coconut Kootu is a mild vegetable-and-pulse preparation thickened with fresh coconut. Vata: serve soft with ric...

Beetroot Mung DalLunch · 51 min

Beetroot Mung Dal

Beetroot Mung Dal balances a thoroughly cooked pulse with a restrained aromatic tempering. Vata: serve moist with ghee. ...

Beetroot PoriyalLunch · 34 min

Beetroot Poriyal

Beetroot Poriyal follows the gently steamed vegetable-and-coconut style of southern India. Vata: serve warm and increase...

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