Cranberry Punch
Cranberry Punch is a vibrant, festive non-alcoholic beverage originating from North America, particularly popular during the holiday season. It typically features cranberry juice as its base, often combined with citrus juices like orange or lemon, sweeteners, and sometimes sparkling water or ginger ale for effervescence.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is generally high in carbohydrates due to the natural and added sugars from the fruit juices and sweeteners, providing a quick source of energy. A standard 8-ounce serving can contain around 100-150 calories and offers a good dose of vitamin C and antioxidants from the cranberries.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 IU |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8 mg |
| Folate | 5 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cranberry Punch is culturally significant as a staple at American Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, symbolizing seasonal celebration. Nutritionally, cranberries are unique for their high content of proanthocyanidins, which are compounds studied for their potential role in supporting urinary tract health.
