CRANBERRY: NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Scientific Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton.
Common Names: Cranberry,
American cranberry, Arandano Americano, Arandano rtepador, Grosse moosbeere, Kranbeere, Tsuru-kokemomo, Vaccinium.
Medicinal Properties:
·
Antibacterial
·
Anticancer
·
Antioxidant
·
Diuretic
Medicinal Uses:
·
Bladder
Infection (UTI)
·
Cardiovascular
·
Dental/Oral
Care
·
Kidney
Cranberries are a
native plant of North America and are a healthy source of antioxidants that
support healthy aging and cardiovascular health. Cranberry extracts have also
shown promise in the prevention of tooth decay. Historical use of cranberry
fruits for a variety of problems, such as wounds, urinary disorders, diarrhea,
diabetes, stomach ailments, and liver problems has been validated by recent
studies. Traditionally Native Americans (Red Indians) used raw cranberries as a
wound dressing. Early settlers from England used for a number of ailments
including appetite loss, digestive problems, blood disorders, and scurvy.
Drinking cranberry
juice at the first sign of a UTI (Urinary Tract Infections) or Cystitis (Bladder infection) is one of the best known home remedies.
Cranberry juice helps flush out the urinary system by keeping bacteria from
getting a foothold in the lining of the urinary tract. Cranberry juice has also
been used infrequently in conjunction with antibiotics to treat chronic kidney
inflammation. It has also been used for decreasing the smell of urine in people
who are unable to control urination (incontinent).
The cranberry
fruit is high in antioxidants, partly from substances called proanthocyanidins.
Antioxidants scavenge damaging particles in the body known as free radicals.
Environmental toxins (including ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette
smoking, and air pollution) can increase the number of free radicals in the
body, which are believed to contribute to the aging process as well as the
development of a number of health problems such as heart disease, cancer, and
infections. Antioxidants can neutralise free radicals and may reduce or even
help prevent some of the damage they cause. Cranberries also contain a potent
vasodilator and have been used for breathing problems.
Cranberry
inhibited an enzyme, and this has been associated with a reduction in cancer
risk.
Cranberries also
prevent another microorganism known as Helicobacter pylori from adhering to
cell walls. H. plyori is a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers, so it is
possible that cranberries may eventually prove to play a role in the prevention
of this condition.
Cranberry also
appears to be more effective than certain probiotics in preventing recurrent
UTIs. They are often used as a supplement to try to prevent or fight UTIs.
Polyphenols,
including those found in cranberries, may contribute to reducing the risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) by increasing the resistance of LDL to oxidation,
inhibiting platelet aggregation, reducing blood pressure, and via other
anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
Cranberry is a strong diuretic (promoting
urination), and the juice is often prescribed as dietary treatment for urinary
tract infections, kidney disorders and other conditions where the passing of
fluids is desirable.
Cautions: Stomach upset or diarrhea may occur with
very large doses. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor
or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if this unlikely but
serious side effect occurs: severe stomach/abdominal pain. A very serious
allergic reaction to this product is rare.
Cranberries (Raw)
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Carbohydrate Factor: 3.6 Fat Factor:
8.37 Protein Factor: 3.36 Nitrogen to Protein Conversion Factor: 6.25
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Refuse: 2% Refuse Description: Stems
and spoiled berries
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Nutrient (Proximates)
|
Unit
|
1Value
per100g
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Water
|
g
|
87.13
|
|
Energy
|
kcal
|
46
|
|
Protein
|
g
|
0.39
|
|
Total lipid (fat)
|
g
|
0.13
|
|
Ash
|
g
|
0.15
|
|
Carbohydrate, by difference
|
g
|
12.2
|
|
Fiber, total dietary
|
g
|
4.6
|
|
Sugars, total
|
g
|
4.04
|
|
Sucrose
|
g
|
0.13
|
|
Glucose
(dextrose)
|
g
|
3.28
|
|
Fructose
|
g
|
0.63
|
|
Lactose
|
g
|
0
|
|
Maltose
|
g
|
0
|
|
Galactose
|
g
|
0
|
|
Starch
|
g
|
0
|
|
Minerals
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Calcium,
Ca
|
mg
|
8
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|
Iron,
Fe
|
mg
|
0.25
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|
Magnesium,
Mg
|
mg
|
6
|
|
Phosphorus,
P
|
mg
|
13
|
|
Potassium,
K
|
mg
|
85
|
|
Sodium,
Na
|
mg
|
2
|
|
Zinc,
Zn
|
mg
|
0.1
|
|
Copper,
Cu
|
mg
|
0.061
|
|
Manganese,
Mn
|
mg
|
0.36
|
|
Selenium,
Se
|
µg
|
0.1
|
|
Vitamins
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Vitamin
C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
|
13.3
|
|
Thiamin
|
mg
|
0.012
|
|
Riboflavin
|
mg
|
0.02
|
|
Niacin
|
mg
|
0.101
|
|
Pantothenic
acid
|
mg
|
0.295
|
|
Vitamin
B-6
|
mg
|
0.057
|
|
Folate,
total
|
µg
|
1
|
|
Folic
acid
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Folate,
food
|
µg
|
1
|
|
Folate,
DFE
|
µg
|
1
|
|
Choline,
total
|
mg
|
5.5
|
|
Betaine
|
mg
|
0.2
|
|
Vitamin
B-12
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
B-12, added
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
A, RAE
|
µg
|
3
|
|
Retinol
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Carotene,
beta
|
µg
|
36
|
|
Carotene,
alpha
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Cryptoxanthin,
beta
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
A, IU
|
IU
|
60
|
|
Lycopene
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Lutein
+ zeaxanthin
|
µg
|
91
|
|
Vitamin
E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
|
1.2
|
|
Vitamin
E, added
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Tocopherol,
beta
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Tocopherol,
gamma
|
mg
|
0.04
|
|
Tocopherol,
delta
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
D (D2 + D3)
|
µg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
D
|
IU
|
0
|
|
Vitamin
K (phylloquinone)
|
µg
|
5.1
|
|
Lipids
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Fatty
acids, total saturated
|
g
|
0.011
|
|
Fatty
acids, total monounsaturated
|
g
|
0.018
|
|
Fatty
acids, total polyunsaturated
|
g
|
0.055
|
|
Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Amino Acids
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Tryptophan
|
g
|
0.003
|
|
Threonine
|
g
|
0.028
|
|
Isoleucine
|
g
|
0.033
|
|
Leucine
|
g
|
0.053
|
|
Lysine
|
g
|
0.039
|
|
Methionine
|
g
|
0.003
|
|
Cystine
|
g
|
0.003
|
|
Phenylalanine
|
g
|
0.036
|
|
Tyrosine
|
g
|
0.032
|
|
Valine
|
g
|
0.045
|
|
Arginine
|
g
|
0.056
|
|
Histidine
|
g
|
0.018
|
|
Alanine
|
g
|
0.049
|
|
Aspartic
acid
|
g
|
0.188
|
|
Glutamic
acid
|
g
|
0.146
|
|
Glycine
|
g
|
0.048
|
|
Proline
|
g
|
0.031
|
|
Serine
|
g
|
0.051
|
|
Alcohol, ethyl
|
g
|
0
|
|
Caffeine
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Theobromine
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Flavonoids
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Anthocyanidins
|
mg
|
104
|
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Flavan-3-ols
|
mg
|
6.5
|
|
Flavanones
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Flavones
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Flavonols
|
mg
|
21.5
|
|
Isoflavones
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Proanthocyanidin
|
mg
|
418.8
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Cranberry is the popular remedy to cure UTI. But with the cranberry you can also take organic uti supplements for fast results.
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