About this page: Data is drawn from Nutriofia's structured database of published sources (CoFID, USDA, and published analytical literature). The coverage bar shows what percentage of our 1133 foods have been measured for Betanin (betacyanin). This is a research tool — nothing here constitutes medical advice.

About Betanin (betacyanin)

Betanin is the main red-purple pigment in beetroot and gives it its characteristic colour. It is a betacyanin (a class of betalain) with antioxidant properties. Betanin may also explain some of the performance and blood pressure benefits associated with beetroot juice.

⚠️ Too little

No deficiency disease; not an essential nutrient.

🚫 Too much

No adverse effects from dietary intakes. Betanin can colour urine and stools pink/red (beeturia) — this is harmless.

Sources: PMC
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No data yet in database

None of the 1133 foods in the Nutriofia database currently have a recorded value for Betanin (betacyanin). This is a data gap to fill from published sources (USDA, CoFID, and analytical literature).

Data sources: Standard nutrients: McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), Public Health England. Phytochemical data: USDA Flavonoid Database Release 3.3 (2018) and published analytical literature as noted. EU Nutrient Reference Values: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Annex XIII). All values per 100g fresh weight unless stated. Nothing here constitutes medical advice. Nutriofia database · Argarth Collective Ltd · Company No. 16864945.