Cranberry orange bread

Cranberry orange bread is a moist, sweet quick bread that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright, aromatic zest of oranges. It typically includes flour, sugar, eggs, and oil or butter, with the fruit and zest folded into the batter before baking. This festive loaf is a popular homemade treat in North America, especially during the autumn and holiday seasons.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This bread is primarily a source of carbohydrates from flour and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from oil or butter. It provides vitamin C from the orange zest and antioxidants from the cranberries, with a typical slice containing roughly 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	240 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	280 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Phosphorus	50 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of American and Canadian holiday baking, often gifted or served at brunch. Nutritionally, the cranberries offer a unique tart contrast to the sweet bread and are known for their antioxidant properties, while the orange zest adds a fragrant, vitamin-rich boost without extra liquid.