Pomegranate is a food in the "Fruit" category and it is high in carbohydrates. It is a food with a low energy density: 100g provide about 4% of the recommended daily energy intake. Pomegranate as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Pomegranate is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Copper (Cu) to provide 17% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Ascorbic acid (C) and in 100g it contains enough Vitamin K to provide 13% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 35/100 (low)
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RDA | ||
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Energy | 83 kcal 347 kJ |
4% |
Water | 77.9 g 78 ml |
4% |
Protein | 1.67 g | 3% |
Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% |
Sugars | 13.7 g | 27% |
Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
Fat | 1.17 g | 2% |
Saturated 2 | 0.12 g | (of recommended max) 1% |
Monounsatured | 0.093 g | 0% |
Polyunsatured | 0.079 g | 0% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Calcium (Ca) | 10 mg | 1% |
Magnesium (Mg) | 12 mg | 3% |
Phosphorus (P) | 36 mg | 3% |
Potassium (K) | 236 mg | 5% |
Sodium (Na) | 3 mg | 0% |
Zinc (Zn) | 0.35 mg | 3% |
Copper (Cu) | 0.158 mg | 18% |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.119 mg | 5% |
Selenium (Se) | 0.005 mg | 9% |
Thiamin (B1) | 0.067 mg | 6% |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.053 mg | 4% |
Niacin (B3) | 0.293 mg | 2% |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.377 mg | 8% |
Pyridoxine (B6) | 0.075 mg | 4% |
Folate (B9) | 0.038 mg | 10% |
Ascorbic acid (C) | 10.2 mg | 11% |
Vitamin K | 0.0164 mg | 14% |
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Pomegranate is high in carbohydrates.
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Ascorbic Acid (C). Ascorbic Acid (C) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Ascorbic Acid (C) is important for the synthesis of certain proteins and neurotransmitters. It helps to heal wounds and it's a natural antioxidant.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).