Goji berry Nutrition facts
Goji berry
In Chinese legends, Goji berry symbolizes longevity of life. These tiny orange-red color berries obtained from a nightshade family plant growing naturally in many Asian and Mediterranean regions.
Botanically, goji belongs to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family of plants. Wolfberry, matrimony vine are other names to goji. Eggplant, tomato, potato are other interesting family members in this nightshade family.
Scientific name: Lycium barbarum. Ningxia province in Northwest China is the important region where wolfberry grew on a commercial scale. Goji berries grown in Ningxia, especially in Zhongning, are renowned worldwide for their exceptional quality.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 349 Kcal | 17% |
| Total sugars | 45.61 g | 35% |
| Protein | 14.26 g | 25% |
| Total Fat | 0.39 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 13.0 g | 34% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 26,822 IU | 894% |
| Vitamin C | 48.4 mg | 894% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 298 mg | 20% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 190 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 6.80 mg | 85% |