Cranberries and The Health Benefits

Cranberries and its Health Benefits

1. Cranberry contains a chemical that is able to restrain and reverse the development of plaque that cause tooth decay.
2. Fresh cranberry juice is a great way to fight colds and flu because it is rich in quinine.
3. Cranberry juice is good for urinary tract infections and is also believed to prevent the formation of kidney stone.

Amount
One cup of cranberries contains 0.39 grams of protein, 46 calories and 4.6 grams of dietary fiber. Potassium - 85 mg

Mineral content of
• Phosphorus - 13 mg
• Magnesium - 6 mg
• Calcium - 8 mg
• Sodium - 2 mg
• Iron - 0.25 mg
• Selenium 0.1 mcg
• Manganese - 0.36 mg
• Copper - 0.061 mg
• Zinc - 0.1 mg
Also contains small amounts of other minerals.


Vitamin contained in
• Vitamin A - 60 IU
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.012 mg
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.02 mg
• Niacin - 0.101 mg
• Folate - 1 mcg
• Pantothenic Acid - 0.295 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.057 mg
• Vitamin C - 13.3 mg
• Vitamin E - 1.2 mg
• Vitamin K - 5.1 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.