Table 2.
Nutrient composition of the beetroot juice beverage (BEET), matched control beverage (MCON) and glucose control beverage (GLUC)
| Nutrient | BEET (per 225 ml)* | MCON (per 225 ml) | GLUC (per 225 ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| kJ | 931 | 943 | 941 |
| kcal | 223 | 225 | 225 |
| Reduced N (g) | 0·91 | 0·91 | – |
| Fat (g) | 0·00 | 0·08 | – |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 50·4 | 50·4 | 50·0 |
| Of which sucrose (g) | 39·35 | 39·35 | – |
| Of which glucose (g) | 4·77 | 4·77 | 50·0 |
| Of which fructose (g) | 5·13 | 5·13 | – |
| Fibre | 1·13 | 1·13 | – |
| Na (mg) | 117 | 117 | – |
* Data from Eurofins Testing Ltd (unpublished results) on the carbohydrate composition of Beet It® organic beetroot juice with lemon.