Top 10 Healthiest Fruits In The World
5. Cranberries
Cranberries are a versatile fruit and their benefits make them useful in food as well as in medicinal products.
Cranberry juice is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and salicylic acid. By containing only 45 calories per cup, cranberry juice fits very well within the dietary guidelines. Cranberry juice also contains 87.13 g water per 100 g. It also provides energy, protein and carbohydrates. In terms of minerals, it contains calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and zinc. It also contains vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, E (alpha tocopherol) and vitamin K (phylloquinone). Cranberries are members of the Ericaceae family, and is native to North America.
The health benefits of cranberry juice include relief from urinary tract infection, respiratory disorders, kidney stones, cancer, and heart disease.
Cranberry Nutrition Facts (100 g):
- Calories — 46
- Sugar — 4 grams
- Fiber — 5 grams
- Omega 3’s — 22.0 mg
- Antioxidants — 2.22 mmol
- Glycemic Load — 2
- Vitamin A — 1%
- B Vitamins — 9%
- Vitamin C — 22%
- Vitamin E — 6%
- Vitamin K — 6%
- Potassium — 2%
6. Kiwi
Kiwis are a nutrient dense food, meaning they are high in nutrients and low in calories. The possible health benefits of consuming kiwis include maintaining healthy skin tone and texture, reducing blood pressure and preventing heart disease and stroke.
Kiwifruit is high in vitamins C and E. Two medium kiwis boast 230 percent the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, almost twice that of an orange. Studies suggest that vitamin C boosts the immune system and fights stress and aging. It also promotes wound healing and iron absorption for healthy bones, blood vessels, and teeth.
kiwis contain a rare, fat-free form of vitamin E. This is a potent antioxidant said to help lower cholesterol and boost immunity.
Kiwi Nutrition Facts (100 g):
- Calories — 61
- Sugar — 9 grams
- Fiber — 3 grams
- Omega 3’s — 42.0 mg
- Antioxidants — 1.08 mmol
- Glycemic Load — 4
- Vitamin A — 12%
- B Vitamins — 16%
- Vitamin C — 155%
- Vitamin E — 7%
- Vitamin K — 50%
- Potassium — 9%
