Grape Juice
Traditionally Used For
| Anemia | Blood Disorders |
| Cancer | Constipation |
| Gout | Hemorrhoids |
| Indigestion | Kidneys |
| Liver | Nervous System Relaxer |
| Skin Disorders | Weight Loss |
A Good Source Of
| Calcium | Chlorine | Copper |
| Fluorine | Iron | Magnesium |
| Manganese | Phosphorus | Potassium |
| Silicon | Sulfur | Vitamin A |
| Vitamin B–1 & 2 | Niacin |
Freshness Test
Look for grapes that firm.
Important
Grapes are high in natural sugars. Those that are diabetic, hypoglycemic or suffering from other problems that are affected by sugar such as candida should avoid grapes. If you are unsure, check with a doctor, preferably a naturopathic doctor, first.
General
Grapes are notorious for being heavily sprayed with pesticides. Therefore, if you are going to juice grapes, you will want to seriously consider using only organic grapes.
The deeper and darker the color of the grapes, the more nutrition in the grape.
Chinese Herbal Information
Properties:
Energy: neutral
5 Elements: wood,earth,water
5 Flavors: sour,sweet,salty
General Information:
Nothing to report.
Cautions & Suggestions:
Chinese herbalists suggest that eating or drinking too much grape juice may decrease appetite.
Benefits:
| Blood | Cough |
| Edema | Energy Deficiency |
| Kidneys | Lungs |
| Night Sweats | Palpitations |
| Rheumatism | Spleen |
| Strengthens Tendons & Bones | Urinating Difficulties |
Picture of Grapes
Photo by Scott Bauer.
Grape — Nutritional Analysis
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 grams |
| Proximates | ||
| Water | g
|
80.56
|
| Energy | kcal
|
71
|
| Energy | kj
|
297
|
| Protein | g
|
0.66
|
| Total lipid (fat) | g
|
0.58
|
| Ash | g
|
0.44
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g
|
17.77
|
| Fiber, total dietary | g
|
1.0
|
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca | mg
|
11
|
| Iron, Fe | mg
|
0.26
|
| Magnesium, Mg | mg
|
6
|
| Phosphorus, P | mg
|
13
|
| Potassium, K | mg
|
185
|
| Sodium, Na | mg
|
2
|
| Zinc, Zn | mg
|
0.05
|
| Copper, Cu | mg
|
0.090
|
| Manganese, Mn | mg
|
0.058
|
| Selenium, Se | mcg
|
0.2
|
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | mg
|
10.8
|
| Thiamin | mg
|
0.092
|
| Riboflavin | mg
|
0.057
|
| Niacin | mg
|
0.300
|
| Pantothenic acid | mg
|
0.024
|
| Vitamin B-6 | mg
|
0.110
|
| Folate, total | mcg
|
4
|
| Folic acid | mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food | mcg
|
4
|
| Folate, DFE | mcg_DFE
|
4
|
| Vitamin B-12 | mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, IU | IU
|
73
|
| Retinol | mcg
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, RAE | mcg_RAE
|
4
|
| Vitamin E | mg_ATE
|
0.700
|
| Amino Acids | ||
| Tryptophan | g
|
0.003
|
| Threonine | g
|
0.018
|
| Isoleucine | g
|
0.005
|
| Leucine | g
|
0.014
|
| Lysine | g
|
0.015
|
| Methionine | g
|
0.022
|
| Cystine | g
|
0.011
|
| Phenylalanine | g
|
0.014
|
| Tyrosine | g
|
0.012
|
| Valine | g
|
0.018
|
| Arginine | g
|
0.049
|
| Histidine | g
|
0.024
|
| Alanine | g
|
0.028
|
| Aspartic acid | g
|
0.081
|
| Glutamic acid | g
|
0.138
|
| Glycine | g
|
0.020
|
| Proline | g
|
0.022
|
| Serine | g
|
0.032
|
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