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Nutritional Density
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Dried Cranberries

Sweetened dried cranberries used in baking and salads; most of the calories come from added sugar.

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Dried Cranberries, a nutrient-dense fruit food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of dried cranberries, dried for fair comparison. Typical serving: 40 g dried — 123 kcal per 40 g serving.

Nutrition information for Dried Cranberries
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (40 g)Per 100 kcal
Energy308 kcal123 kcal100 kcal
Protein0.3 g0.1 g0.1 g
Carbohydrate82.8 g33.1 g26.9 g
Fat1 g0.4 g0.3 g
Fibre5.3 g2.1 g1.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of dried cranberries, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Dried Cranberries
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (40 g)% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A2 µg0.8 µg<1%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0.08 mg<1%
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin E2.1 mg0.84 mg14%
Vitamin K7.6 µg3 µg6%
Thiamin0.013 mg0.005 mg1%
Riboflavin0.028 mg0.011 mg2%
Niacin0.55 mg0.22 mg3%
Vitamin B60.038 mg0.015 mg2%
Folate0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0%
Choline8.3 mg3.3 mg2%
Minerals
Calcium9 mg3.6 mg<1%
Iron0.39 mg0.16 mg2%
Magnesium4 mg1.6 mg<1%
Phosphorus8 mg3.2 mg<1%
Potassium49 mg19.6 mg1%
Sodium5 mg2 mg<1%
Zinc0.1 mg0.04 mg<1%
Selenium0.6 µg0.24 µg1%
Copper0.063 mg0.025 mg7%
Manganese0.18 mg0.072 mg8%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cranberries, dried, sweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat dried cranberries?

  • Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
  • Sweetened dried cranberries used in baking and salads; most of the calories come from added sugar.

How to include it

  • Eat as it is, or pair with yogurt or oats for protein.
  • Typical pairing ideas: Oats, Walnuts, Yogurt.

Things to consider

  • Dried foods are calorie-dense; weigh a portion rather than eating from the bag.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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