Overview
As food, Beetroot is judged on two numbers: hunger restored and saturation. It gives back 1 hunger and 1.2 saturation. It stacks to 64.
You will need it for Beetroot Soup and Red Dye.
Properties
Eating it restores 1 hunger and 1.2 saturation — a ratio of 1.2, which is what decides how long you stay full rather than how fast the bar refills. One inventory slot holds 64, so a double chest holds 3,456.
- Renewable
- Yes
- Category
- Food
Used to craft
Beetroot is an ingredient in 2 recipes, producing Beetroot Soup and Red Dye.
How it compares to other foods
Sorted by saturation ratio, Beetroot is 19 of 41 foods in the game. Ratio is saturation divided by hunger restored: it is what decides how long the hunger bar stays still, not how fast it refills.
Golden Carrot leads the list at a ratio of 2.4, and anything at or above 1.6 is worth carrying on a long trip.
| Item | Hunger restored | Saturation | Saturation ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooked Rabbit | 5 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Carrot | 3 | 3.6 | 1.2 |
| Beetroot ← | 1 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Pumpkin Pie | 8 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Apple | 4 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| Chorus Fruit | 4 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you make Beetroot in Minecraft?
Beetroot has no crafting recipe; it is obtained from mobs, chests or trading.
What is the stack size of Beetroot?
Beetroot stacks to 64.
Is Beetroot worth eating?
It restores 1 hunger and 1.2 saturation, a ratio of 1.2. Anything above a ratio of 1.6 keeps you full longer per slot, so treat this as a stopgap rather than a staple.
