Calories: 44
Protein: 1.7 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Carbs: 10 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Folate: 20 percent of the Daily Value (DV)
Manganese: 14 percent of the DV
Copper: 8 percent of the DV
Potassium: 7 percent of the DV
Magnesium: 6 percent of the DV
Vitamin C: 4 percent of the DV
Vitamin B6: 4 percent of the DV
Iron: 4 percent of the DV
Beetroot and its juice help your heart and lungs work better during exercise. Nitric oxide from beets increases blood flow to your muscles. Some athletes eat beetroot or drink beet juice when exercising to improve their performance. Beets are rich in folate (vitamin B9) which helps cells grow and function.