Cranberry Juice
Traditionally Used For
| Bladder | Diuretic |
| Fluid Retention | Hemorrhoids |
| Indigestion | Kidneys |
| Lung Congestion | Piles |
| Rectal Problems | Skin Disorders |
| Urinary Tract Problems | Weight Loss |
A Good Source Of
| Calcium | Iron | Phosphorus |
| Potassium | Sodium | Sulfur |
| Sodium | Sulfur | Vitamin A |
| B Complex | Vitamin C | Folic Acid |
Freshness Test
Look for cranberries that are firm with a rich, deep color.
Important
Cranberries are very acidic. As a result, this will increase the acidity of the urine. If you have any urinary tract problems then you will want to consult a doctor, preferably a naturopathic doctor, before drinking cranberries juice.
If you have a sugar related illness or problem then do be careful. Cranberries are extremely high in natural fruit sugars. When you compare the sugar (energy) content of cranberries to other fruits (except strawberries which are also high in fruit sugar) then you will see a really big and dramatic difference.
General
I must admit, I don't drink cranberry juice. It's not that cranberries are necessarily bad, but because it is hard to find organic cranberries. In addition, the tart taste of cranberries isn't exactly my favorite.
I also prefer not to juice cranberries because cranberries are generally grown next to bogs. In order to harvest the cranberries, the bog is drained and the cranberry field is flooded. This constant draining of the bogs is dramatically affecting many bogs in the world. Bogs are a major oxygen producer which have taken literally thousands of years to make. I therefore, cannot in good conscious, support cranberry growers.
Needless to say, bogs are a little off the topic. But, bogs are important to both wildlife and us humans.
I provide this information about cranberries because although I do not drink cranberry juice for personal reasons, the choice is ultimately yours.
Chinese Herbal Information
Properties:
Energy: n/a
5 Elements: n/a
5 Flavors: n/a
General Information:
Nothing to report.
Cautions & Suggestions:
Nothing to report.
Benefits:
Nothing to report.
Picture of Cranberries
Photo by Keith Weller.
Cranberry — Nutritional Analysis
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 grams |
| Proximates | ||
| Water | g
|
87.13
|
| Energy |
kcal
|
46
|
| Energy |
kJ
|
194
|
| Protein |
g
|
0.39
|
| Total lipid (fat) |
g
|
0.13
|
| Ash |
g
|
0.15
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference |
g
|
12.20
|
| Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
4.6
|
| Sugars, total |
g
|
4.04
|
| Sucrose |
g
|
0.13
|
| Glucose (dextrose) |
g
|
3.28
|
| Fructose |
g
|
0.63
|
| Lactose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Maltose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Galactose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Starch |
g
|
0.00
|
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
8
|
| Iron, Fe |
mg
|
0.25
|
| Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
6
|
| Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
13
|
| Potassium, K |
mg
|
85
|
| Sodium, Na |
mg
|
2
|
| Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
0.10
|
| Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.061
|
| Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
0.360
|
| Selenium, Se |
mcg
|
0.1
|
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg
|
13.3
|
| Thiamin |
mg
|
0.012
|
| Riboflavin |
mg
|
0.020
|
| Niacin |
mg
|
0.101
|
| Pantothenic acid |
mg
|
0.295
|
| Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.057
|
| Folate, total |
mcg
|
1
|
| Folic acid |
mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food |
mcg
|
1
|
| Folate, DFE |
mcg_DFE
|
1
|
| Choline, total |
mg
|
5.5
|
| Betaine |
mg
|
0.2
|
| Vitamin B-12 |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin B-12, added |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, RAE |
mcg_RAE
|
3
|
| Retinol |
mcg
|
0
|
| Carotene, beta |
mcg
|
36
|
| Carotene, alpha |
mcg
|
0
|
| Cryptoxanthin, beta |
mcg
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, IU |
IU
|
60
|
| Lycopene |
mcg
|
0
|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin |
mcg
|
91
|
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
mg
|
1.20
|
| Vitamin E, added |
mg
|
0.00
|
| Tocopherol, beta |
mg
|
0.00
|
| Tocopherol, gamma |
mg
|
0.04
|
| Tocopherol, delta |
mg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
mcg
|
5.1
|
| Lipids | ||
| Fatty acids, total saturated |
g
|
0.011
|
| 4:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 6:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 8:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 10:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 12:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 14:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 16:0 |
g
|
0.006
|
| 18:0 |
g
|
0.002
|
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g
|
0.018
|
| 16:1 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.001
|
| 18:1 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.018
|
| 20:1 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 22:1 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.000
|
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g
|
0.055
|
| 18:2 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.033
|
| 18:3 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.022
|
| 18:4 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 20:4 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.000
|
| 20:5 n-3 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 22:5 n-3 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 22:6 n-3 |
g
|
0.000
|
| Cholesterol |
mg
|
0
|
| Amino acids | ||
| Tryptophan |
g
|
0.003
|
| Threonine |
g
|
0.028
|
| Isoleucine |
g
|
0.033
|
| Leucine |
g
|
0.053
|
| Lysine |
g
|
0.039
|
| Methionine |
g
|
0.003
|
| Cystine |
g
|
0.003
|
| Phenylalanine |
g
|
0.036
|
| Tyrosine |
g
|
0.032
|
| Valine |
g
|
0.045
|
| Arginine |
g
|
0.056
|
| Histidine |
g
|
0.018
|
| Alanine |
g
|
0.049
|
| Aspartic acid |
g
|
0.188
|
| Glutamic acid |
g
|
0.146
|
| Glycine |
g
|
0.048
|
| Proline |
g
|
0.031
|
| Serine |
g
|
0.051
|
| Other | ||
| Alcohol, ethyl |
g
|
0.0
|
| Caffeine |
mg
|
0
|
| Theobromine |
mg
|
0
|