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Are yellow beets and red beets equally nutritious?

Asked by occ (4176points) January 6th, 2012
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Just wondering if they have different nutritional content, and if one type is better for you than the other.

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digitalimpression's avatar

I can find no nutritional difference. Some people say the yellow ones taste a little sweeter, but most just comment about which one looks better in their salads.

WestRiverrat's avatar

As a general rule of thumb, the lighter the beet the higher the sugar content. The beets they grow around here for sugar are almost white, and I think they taste nasty too.

marinelife's avatar

Yes.

gailcalled's avatar

Just treat them like jewelry; do they compliment your outfit?

Check out these striped beauties:

http://gothamist.com/2005/11/01/in_the_market_candy_striped_beets.php

Judi's avatar

I believe different colors provide different photochemicals and a variety of colors offers the best nutrient value.

cookieman's avatar

They’re close enough in nutritional value, that it doesn’t really matter. Lighter colored ones do tend to be a little sweeter, but it’s subtle.

Good varieties are: Ruby Red, Chioggia, or Golden.

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