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Added to fruit salads for a tart contrast

Added to fruit salads for a tart contrast
Added to fruit salads for a tart contrast
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This dish refers to fresh cranberries, a tart, bright red berry native to North America, often added to fruit salads for a sharp, acidic contrast to sweeter fruits. They are typically used raw or lightly sweetened, though they can also be cooked into sauces or relishes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Cranberries are low in calories and fat, but a good source of fiber and vitamin C. A typical serving provides around 45-50 calories and is rich in antioxidants.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories46 kcal
Protein0.4 g
Carbs12.2 g
Fat0.1 g
Fiber4.6 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium2 mg
Vitamin C13.3 mg
Manganese0.36 mg
Vitamin K5.5 µg
Vitamin E1.2 mg
Potassium85 mg
Copper0.06 mg

Per 1 cup (100 g), raw · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, cranberries are a staple of North American holiday feasts, particularly Thanksgiving. Nutritionally, they are unique for their high content of proanthocyanidins, compounds studied for their role in urinary tract health.

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