Beetroot contains folate, potassium and manganese. The green leafy tops are especially nutritious as they contain calcium, beta-carotene and iron.

The purple colour of beetroot is due to the pigments betacyanin and betaxanthin, known collectively as betalins. The antioxidant properties of betalins in beetroot may help decrease risk of cancer. 

Beetroot purifies the blood and improves the circulation.  It is a silicon rich vegetable which helps the absorption of calcium.