No doubt, beets come with numerous beneficial nutritions. However, like all things good, it’s not perfect. One of its drawbacks is that its sugar content is quite high. One cup of beets serving contains around 9 grams of sugar, making it a bit sweeter in comparison to a lot of other sugary foods. 

Nevertheless, the sugar content of vegetables and fruits is not as harmful to your waistline as those you can find in artificial sweeteners. Likewise, it’s not half as bad as those used in most packaged cookies, candies, and other processed foods. Hence, you can eat a reasonable amount of it minus the guilty feeling. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of this delicious food.