Calorie content and composition of pomegranate juice. Useful properties, harm and contraindications for use. How to make freshly squeezed pomegranate juice? Dish recipes. Interesting facts about the healing drink.
Pomegranate juice is a fortified drink squeezed from the grains of the pomegranate tree. The first mentions of it date back to the 3rd century BC, when the plant was cultivated in Babylon, and the juice itself was used as a medicine. Currently, the popularity of this drink is incredibly wide, it is consumed in all countries of the world. Depending on the manufacturing technology, it may contain only pure juice or also include the smallest particles of seeds. Its color is deep ruby. The freshly squeezed product has a rich refreshing sweet-sour and slightly tart taste and a lot of useful properties, due to which it is widely used both in folk medicine and in cooking.
Composition and calorie content of pomegranate juice
The most useful pomegranate juice in comparison with those sold in the store under various brands is considered to be freshly squeezed. This is due to the fact that its composition is guaranteed to contain no preservatives or any other additives to improve taste and extend the shelf life, and at the same time, there are many things valuable for health. It is due to the extensive composition and sufficiently high content of nutrient compounds that the beneficial properties of pomegranate juice are incredibly numerous. When consumed systematically, the natural drink has a relaxing and at the same time tonic effect, produces a diuretic and choleretic effect, and also relieves pain and inflammation.
The calorie content of pomegranate juice per 100 g is 54 kcal, of which:
- Proteins - 0.15 g;
- Fat - 0.29 g;
- Carbohydrates - 13, 03 g;
- Sugar - 12, 65 g;
- Glucose - 6, 28 g;
- Fructose - 6, 37;
- Dietary fiber - 0.1 g;
- Water - 85, 95 g;
- Ash - 0, 49 g.
Vitamins per 100 g:
- Vitamin B1 - 0.015 mg;
- Vitamin B2 - 0.015 mg;
- Vitamin B4 - 4, 8 g;
- Vitamin B5 - 0.285 mg;
- Vitamin B6 - 0.04 mg;
- Vitamin B9 - 24 mcg;
- Vitamin C - 0.1 mg;
- Vitamin E - 0.38 mg;
- Vitamin K - 10.4 mcg;
- Vitamin PP - 0.233 mg.
Macronutrients per 100 g:
- Potassium - 214 mg;
- Calcium - 11 mg;
- Magnesium - 7 mg;
- Sodium - 9 mg;
- Phosphorus - 11 mg
Microelements per 100 g:
- Iron - 0.1 mg;
- Manganese - 0.095 mg;
- Copper - 21 mcg;
- Selenium - 0.3 mcg;
- Zinc - 0.09 mg.
Saturated fatty acids per 100 g:
- Lauric - 0, 004 g;
- Myristic - 0, 004 g;
- Palmitic - 0, 044 g;
- Stearic acid - 0, 024 g.
Monounsaturated fatty acids per 100 g:
- Palmitoleic - 0, 008 g;
- Omega-9, oleic - 0.049 g;
- Omega-9, gadoleic - 0, 003 g.
The composition of pomegranate juice also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, namely omega-6 in the amount of 0.05 g.
The amount of antioxidants contained in this product exceeds that in red wine, green tea, lingonberries, blueberries.
Useful properties of pomegranate juice
The juice of this fruit has a comprehensive beneficial effect on the human body. Therefore, it is beneficial for all genders and all ages. First of all, it speeds up metabolism, normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas, reduces sugar levels and improves liver function. Also, a natural drink accelerates the process of hematopoiesis, improves blood composition, cleanses blood vessels from dangerous cholesterol and toxins, allows you to lower blood pressure, eliminating headaches, and improve the work of the entire circulatory system. Its functions include increasing the immune status, normalizing the endocrine system, restoring the balance of substances, strengthening the musculoskeletal system, and fighting stress. Next, we will describe in more detail how pomegranate juice is useful for children and adult men and women.
