Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima
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Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima

Common name:
Sea Beet

Local name:
Kıyı pancarı

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable

Part of plant/stage of process:
basal leaves, raw

A low-lying perennial found growing in coastal areas and sandy soil. Its leaves are either used raw in salads, or cooked like spinach and used to prepare pies, pancakes, omelettes, soups, or as the outer layer of traditional dolma (stuffed rolls).

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(27) 111.23
Water (g)89.23
Protein (g)2.42
Fat (g)0.18
Available carbohydrates (g)1.26
Dietary Fiber (g)5.27
Ash (g)1.64
Ca (mg)95
Fe (mg)5
Mg (mg)75
P (mg)28
K (mg)506
Na (mg)292
Zn (mg)0.3
Vit A-RAE (mcg)313
ß-carotene (mcg)3754
VitC (mg)18
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