Description
They provide a low caloric level making it an ideal food for weight loss diets. Each cup of this fruit provides only 66 calories.
They are a great source of vitamin C. Each cup of gooseberries contains 42 mg of vitamin C. This corresponds to 46% of the RDA for vitamin C for men and 55% for women.
They contain a lot of fiber. One cup provides 6.5 g of fiber, which represents a contribution of 17% of the recommended daily amount of fiber for men and 26% for women.
They also provide good amounts of Vitamin A, potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium and proteins.
Health benefits of gooseberries
They help improve intestinal transit thanks to their high fiber content. In addition, it prevents constipation and serious diseases such as colon cancer.
It fights anemia due to its amount of iron and other minerals such as potassium or calcium.
It is an excellent antioxidant food, which slows cell aging, reduces the negative effect of free radicals and helps prevent the formation of cancer.
Strengthens the immune system and increases resistance to infections.
Improves circulation.
Its juice prevents and treats urine infections thanks to its antibiotic and antiseptic properties
Due to its potassium content, it helps to maintain a good state of the nervous and muscular system, prevents osteoporosis, high blood pressure and cerebrovascular diseases.
Nutritional composition per 100 grs.
COMPOSITION QUANTITY (GR) CDR (%)
Kcalories 45.18 2.4%
Carbohydrates 6.11 2%
Proteins 1.31 2.7%
Fiber 6.78 22.6%
Fat 0.22 0.4%
MINERALS QUANTITY (MG) RDA (%)
Sodium 1.7 0.1%
Calcium 46 3.8%
Iron 1.3 16.3%
Magnesium 0 0%
Phosphorus 40 5.7%
Potassium 303 15.2%
VITAMINS QUANTITY (MG) RDA (%)
Vitamin A 0.01 1.5%
Vitamin B1 0.05 4.2%
Vitamin B2 0.04 3.1%
Vitamin B3 0.4 0%
Vitamin B12 0 0%
Vitamin C 177 196.7%