Cranberry: nutrition fact

The cranberry is a source of the minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, plus various vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 Thiamine, Vitamin B2 Riboflavin, Vitamin B2 Complex Niacin. Cranberry is also rich in vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and phytonutrients, including flavonoids such as proanthocyanidins (OPC) which are beneficial antioxidants. One cup of cranberries contains about 44 calories. One can of cranberry sauce contains about 600 calories, so be very cautious when dipping into the cranberry sauce while dieting.

Overall, studies have demonstrated that cranberry juice is equivalent to red wine with respect to polyphenol content, antioxidant activity, and vasodilator activity. Although preliminary, the results show that cranberry juice should definitely be a part of a heart-healthy diet.

via Canadian Cranberries