Cranberry Slices

Cranberry Slices

Cranberries are small, hard, red berries that are native to north america and are related to blueberries. They are known for their bitter or tart flavor, and are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. A serving of raw cranberries contains:

46 calories

0 grams of fat

12 grams of carbohydrates

4 grams of fiber

4 grams of sugar

1 gram of protein

2 milligrams of sodium

25% of your daily requirement of vitamin c

About 9% of your daily requirement of vitamin a

About 6% of your daily requirement of vitamin k

Cranberries are commonly consumed in foods, such as juice, sauce, jam, and sweetened dried cranberries. Cranberry juice or extract may reduce some of the key risk factors for heart disease, and contain carotenoids, which the body converts to vitamin a for healthy skin. Cranberries may also reduce the risk of gastric ulcers and stomach cancer.