Cranberry relish
Cranberry relish is a fresh, uncooked condiment made from finely chopped raw cranberries, often mixed with orange and sugar. It's a traditional North American side dish, particularly popular during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The relish provides a tart, sweet, and refreshing contrast to rich, savory holiday meals.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates, mostly from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners. It is low in fat and protein but offers a good amount of Vitamin C and dietary fiber from the whole cranberries.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 23 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3 mcg |
| Potassium | 65 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike cooked cranberry sauce, the raw preparation of relish preserves the cranberries' vibrant color, crisp texture, and full spectrum of heat-sensitive nutrients. Its signature tartness comes from naturally occurring proanthocyanidins, compounds also studied for their potential health benefits.
