Here is the dirty secret of this category, and the reason every score below sits in “mixed” or lower: the thing that makes beetroot work is dietary nitrate, and almost no product tells you how much nitrate it contains. Your body turns nitrate into nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels — and clinical trials that actually move blood pressure or endurance use roughly 300–600 mg of nitrate (5–13 mmol) per dose, usually from concentrated beet juice. When an independent lab measured the two best-known powders, they came in at about 64 mg and 134 mg — below the studied range. Everyone else buries beetroot inside a proprietary “nitric oxide” blend and markets “the power of X beets” instead of a dose. Our full reasoning is in the beetroot explainer; this page applies it to the shelf. The winners here aren’t winners because they’re strong — they’re the least opaque.
The ranking at a glance
| Product | Form | Nitrate disclosed? | Third-party testing | Cost / serving | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HumanN BeetElite / SuperBeets Sport | Beet crystals (powder) | No (~134 mg measured) | NSF Certified for Sport | ~$2.00 | 66/100 |
| Nature’s Way Beet Root | Capsule (1,000 mg) | No | None confirmed | ~$0.22 | 64/100 |
| Snap Nitric Oxide Organic Beets | Powder (blend) | No (proprietary) | Self-claimed only | ~$1.33 | 55/100 |
| Force Factor Total Beets | Soft chew | No (proprietary) | None named | ~$0.25 | 55/100 |
| SuperBeets (powder) | Beet crystals (powder) | No (~64 mg measured) | “Tested,” none named | ~$1.33 | 52/100 |
| Rosabella Beetroot | Capsule (1,300 mg) | No | Claimed, unverifiable | ~$1.33 | 44/100 |
“Measured” nitrate figures are from Gallardo & Coggan (2019), a single-lot independent lab test; nitrate varies by harvest, so treat as directional. Prices vary by size and channel. Spot a change? Tell us.
Our picks
Best of a weak field — HumanN BeetElite (SuperBeets Sport)
- The only product here with a real certification — NSF Certified for Sport (banned-substance + label-accuracy tested)
- The highest independently measured nitrate (~134 mg) — though still below the studied dose, so plan on two servings
- The catch: ~$2.00 a serving and it still won’t print its nitrate number
Honest & cheap — Nature’s Way Beet Root
- A plain 1,000 mg of beet root, conservative claims (antioxidant support, not “nitric oxide” hype), at ~22¢ a serving
- Underdosed vs the nitrate studies like every beet-powder capsule — but it doesn’t pretend otherwise, and there’s no billing trap
- If you just want an inexpensive whole-food beet supplement, this is the sane choice
The disclosed-label option — scored 65/100
Earth Energy Raw Reds
If your interest in beetroot is really about circulation and a daily reds routine, one honest option in our library prints the beetroot amount most of this category hides: Earth Energy Raw Reds leads with 975 mg of beetroot (stated on the label), alongside hibiscus, pomegranate-class polyphenols and more, third-party tested, at $1.67 a serving. Two honest caveats, because a disclosed label lets us give them: like every product on this page, it does not state its nitrate content either, so it’s not a proven nitrate dose; and it scored 65/100 — a point behind BeetElite’s 66, which edges it on the NSF certification and measured nitrate. The Ingredient Report and Earth Energy are independently operated companies under common ownership, disclosed on every page; we score every brand the same way, which is why we can tell you a rival beat it.
See Earth Energy Raw Reds → Disclosure: common ownership; every brand is scored with the same published methodology. Full Raw Reds review, cons included.The field, ranked and honest
HumanN BeetElite (now SuperBeets Sport)
The best of a weak field, and the reasons are narrow but real. It’s a concentrated beet-crystal powder (with coconut water and a little vitamin C), and crucially it carries NSF Certified for Sport — the only genuine third-party certification in this entire ranking, which tests for banned substances and label accuracy. When an independent lab measured it, BeetElite had the highest nitrate of the group at about 134 mg per 10 g serving. The honest caveats keep it at 66: that 134 mg is still below the 300–600 mg used in studies, so you’d likely need two servings to get a research-grade dose; the label still doesn’t print a nitrate number, leaning on “the nitric oxide power of 6 beets” instead; and at ~$2.00 a serving it’s the priciest here. It wins because it’s tested and the least underdosed — not because it’s strong.
Nature’s Way Beet Root
The one product here that doesn’t oversell itself. It’s a plain 1,000 mg of beet root in two vegan capsules from a reputable mainstream brand, and its label makes conservative claims — “supports antioxidant pathways” — rather than the blood-pressure and “nitric oxide” promises the flashier brands make. At about 22¢ a serving it’s roughly six times cheaper than the DTC capsules. The honest limitation is the same one that afflicts the whole capsule category: 1,000 mg of beet powder is a small, undisclosed amount of nitrate, far below the studied dose, so don’t expect a beet-juice effect. But it’s cheap, clean, trustworthy and free of billing games — which, in this category, earns second place.
Snap Nitric Oxide Organic Beets
The best-formulated of the mid-pack, and the most frustrating. Its 6,853 mg “Nitric Oxide Complex” combines organic beet, pomegranate and — the smart part — OxyStorm red spinach extract, a genuinely nitrate-dense ingredient standardized to ~9% nitrate, with no added sugar and USDA-organic sourcing. On paper that’s a better nitrate bet than plain beet powder. The problem is it’s a proprietary blend: the OxyStorm amount is hidden, so the one thing that would make this product genuinely good — a disclosed, adequate nitrate dose — is exactly what you can’t verify. Its testing is self-claimed (“tested for 150+ contaminants”) with no NSF or Informed seal, and it’s ~$1.33 a serving on a subscription model. Good ideas, hidden numbers.
Force Factor Total Beets
The one people actually enjoy taking, which is both its appeal and its tell. The berry soft chews taste good and cost about 25¢ a serving, and the blend uses a standardized nitrate ingredient (NO3-T). But the numbers are tiny: everything sits inside a 325 mg proprietary blend split across beet extract, grape seed and L-citrulline, so the actual nitrate is undisclosed and almost certainly a small fraction of the studied dose — and the L-citrulline can’t reach a meaningful amount inside 325 mg. Each chew also adds 2 grams of sugar, which is a strange thing to put in a daily “heart health” product. Note too that a July 2026 National Advertising Division review required Force Factor to clarify that its “#1 beets brand” claim is based on unit sales, not efficacy. A pleasant, cheap chew — not a real nitrate dose.
SuperBeets (Beetroot Powder)
The most-advertised beet product in America, and a case study in paying for marketing. It’s a fermented-and-non-fermented beet-crystal powder that leans hard on “Nobel Prize–winning nitric oxide science” and “40 beets’ worth” of antioxidants. But the independent lab measured only ~64 mg of nitrate per serving — one of the lowest here, and roughly a fifth to a tenth of the studied dose — and the label discloses neither the beetroot amount nor the nitrate. Testing is an unnamed “third-party tested” claim, and at ~$1.30 a serving it runs about seven times the cost of bulk beet powder. (Its Heart Chews cousin is 500 mg beet plus 150 mg grape seed extract — and the grape seed, not the beet, is the part with real blood-pressure evidence at that dose.) A famous brand, an underpowered product.
Rosabella Beetroot
The one to approach with real caution, and the lowest score here for reasons beyond the beet. The product itself is unremarkable — 1,300 mg of beet powder in two capsules with only fillers, no disclosed nitrate, no verifiable testing (it claims “third-party tested” and “cGMP” but publishes no certificates or certifying body). The bigger problem is the brand. Rosabella runs an aggressive direct-to-consumer funnel — including an erectile-dysfunction angle its dose can’t support — and carries a heavy trail of complaints: roughly 348 BBB complaints and around 1,000 negative Trustpilot reviews centered on unauthorized recurring charges, surprise shipments and difficult cancellations. A sister Rosabella product (moringa capsules) was subject to a February 2026 FDA recall for Salmonella. At ~$1.33 a serving — six times the price of Nature’s Way for the same kind of beet powder — there is no reason to accept the billing risk.
How we scored them
Same 100-point rubric as every review on this site: formula and ingredient quality, dosage and label transparency, testing and manufacturing transparency, value per serving, product experience, and brand. In beetroot that rubric rewards exactly what the science does — a concentrated, nitrate-dense form; an honestly disclosed dose; and verifiable testing — and it penalizes proprietary blends that hide the beetroot and nitrate amounts, “nitric oxide” marketing that substitutes for a number, underdosing versus the studied 300–600 mg of nitrate, and (in Rosabella’s case) billing practices. Because the entire category hides its nitrate, scores cluster in the mixed-and-below range; the ranking is really a measure of who hides the least. Full method: how we review.
Frequently asked questions
Do beetroot supplements actually work?
They can — the nitrate in beetroot modestly lowers blood pressure and improves endurance in studies — but only at about 300–600 mg of nitrate a dose, and most products deliver far less and never disclose how much. So it depends entirely on the dose, which most labels hide.
How much nitrate do I need?
Studies use roughly 300–600 mg (5–13 mmol) of nitrate per dose, usually from concentrated beet juice. Independent testing found popular powders deliver ~64–134 mg per serving — below that — so you may need two or more servings. Check any product with our dose checker.
Do capsules work as well as beet juice?
Usually not. One or two beet-powder capsules (1,000–1,300 mg) is a fraction of the ~500 mL of beet juice used in studies, and beet powder is a low, variable source of nitrate. Concentrated shots that print their nitrate match the research; plain capsules rarely do.
Which is the best beetroot supplement?
BeetElite (SuperBeets Sport) scored highest for its real NSF certification and the highest measured nitrate, though it still needs two servings and hides its number. Nature’s Way is the honest, cheap pick. The real rule: prefer a product that prints its nitrate content.
Sources
- Gallardo & Coggan (2019), Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab — independent nitrate/nitrite measurement of beet-supplement products (BeetElite ~134 mg; SuperBeets ~64 mg per serving). Checked July 22, 2026.
- HumanN, Nature’s Way, Snap Supplements, Force Factor and Rosabella official product pages (form, beetroot amount, blend size, price, servings, testing claims). Checked July 22, 2026.
- National Advertising Division decision on Force Factor “#1 beets” claim (July 2026); BBB and Trustpilot complaint records (Rosabella); FDA recall notice (Rosabella moringa, Feb 2026).
- The Ingredient Report — beetroot nitrate ingredient explainer (nitrate-to-nitric-oxide pathway, studied doses, evidence strength).
This roundup is informational and not medical advice; nitrate supplements can interact with blood-pressure and ED medications. Medical disclaimer.