Convert Beetroot from Whole Beetroot to US cups (chopped)

Beetroot converter

Use the tool below to convert beetroot from Whole Beetroot to US cups (chopped).

A small beetroot is 60 g and a large one 150 g, so 'three beetroot' can swing from under 200 g to 450 g. Pick the right size below to keep roasts, salads, and juices on target.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the item size for whole-item counts.

Size applies to whole-item counts (small / medium / large produce).

Result

0.61 cups (US)

Common Beetroot conversions

Quick reference for beetroot at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

Whole itemsUS cups (chopped)
1 beetroot0.61 cups (US)
2 beetroot1.22 cups (US)
3 beetroot1.84 cups (US)
4 beetroot2.45 cups (US)
5 beetroot3.06 cups (US)
6 beetroot3.67 cups (US)

Beetroot conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole beetroot (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

beetrootcups (US)cupsgozlb
1 beetroot0.61 cups (US)0.59 cups82 g2.89 oz0.18 lb
2 beetroot1.22 cups (US)1.17 cups164 g5.78 oz0.36 lb
3 beetroot1.84 cups (US)1.76 cups246 g8.68 oz0.54 lb
4 beetroot2.45 cups (US)2.34 cups328 g11.57 oz0.72 lb
5 beetroot3.06 cups (US)2.93 cups410 g14.46 oz0.9 lb

Beetroot varieties and best uses

The conversions above are the same whatever variety you use; the difference is what each is good for. Here is how the common beetroot varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Detroit Dark RedRoasting, boiling, and juicing: deep crimson and sweet, the supermarket standard.
GoldenSalads and roasting: sweet, mild, and does not bleed onto other food.
ChioggiaRaw salads and plating: striking pink-and-white inner rings, mild and sweet.
CylindraPickling and slicing: long and uniform, gives even rounds.

Which should I pick?

For roasting, boiling, and juicing, Detroit Dark Red is the deep-crimson all-rounder and the supermarket standard. No Detroit? Cylindra is a long beet that slices into even rounds, handy for pickling. Reach for Golden when you want a sweet, non-bleeding beet for salads, or Chioggia for its striking pink-and-white rings raw.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is one medium beetroot?
One medium beetroot (about 82 g) gives roughly 0.59 cups of chopped flesh. A small one (around 60 g) yields about 0.43 cups and a large one (around 150 g) about 1.07 cups, so set the size selector to match the beetroot you actually have before you trust the figure. Open beetroot converter
How many beetroot make one cup chopped?
You need about 1.71 medium beetroot for one cup of chopped beetroot. With small beetroot that rises to roughly 2.33, and with large beetroot it drops to about 0.93. The converter runs both ways, so enter the cups your recipe asks for and read off how many whole beetroot to chop.
How much does a medium beetroot weigh?
A medium beetroot weighs about 82 g, small is around 60 g and large around 150 g.
Which beetroot variety should I use?
For roasting, boiling, and juicing, Detroit Dark Red is the deep-crimson all-rounder and the supermarket standard. No Detroit? Cylindra is a long beet that slices into even rounds, handy for pickling. Reach for Golden when you want a sweet, non-bleeding beet for salads, or Chioggia for its striking pink-and-white rings raw.

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