Cranberries Nutrition facts
Cranberries
Unique, wild and natural by habitat, cranberries are rich in phytonutrients (naturally derived plant compounds), particularly proanthocyanidin antioxidants, which are essential for all-round wellness.
The berries are indeed composed of numerous health benefiting chemical substances that may offer protection from tooth cavities, urinary tract infection, and inflammatory diseases.
The plant can be described as an evergreen, dwarf, creeping shrub or a low-lying trailing vine. It belongs to the family of Ericaceae, in the genus: Vaccinium, and subgenus: Oxycoccos. Scientific name: Vaccinium macrocarpon.
In its natural habitat, the cranberry plant grows vigorously in acidic sandy bogs, all across the temperate and cooler parts of Europe, Northern states in the United States, and Canada. The plant is a dwarf, creeping shrub, or vine, which runs up to 10 to 20 cm in height. It features slender, wiry, not so thick, woody stems bearing small, evergreen leaves.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 46 Kcal | 2.3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.2 g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total Fat | 0.13 g | <1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 12% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 1 µg | <1% |
| Niacin | 0.101 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.295 mg | 6% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin | 0.020 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 60 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 1.20 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1 µg | 4% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1.5% |
| Manganese | 0.360 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 13 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.10 mg | 1% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 36 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 91 µg | -- |