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1. Pomegranate Facts
2. Types of Pomegranate
3. Nutritional Value of Pomegranate
4. Health Benefits of Pomegranate

Pomegranate Facts

History and Origin

Types of Pomegranate

Types of Pomegranates grown and sold in Australia

Pomegranate Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Pomegranate ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Pomegranates, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 fruit (10cm” dia) = 282 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	83	4.1%
Protein	g	1.67	3.3%
Total lipid (fat)	g	1.17	1.8%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	18.70	6.2%
Fiber, total dietary	g	4.0	16%
Sugars, total	g	13.67
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	10	1%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.30	1.6%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	12	3%
Phosphorus, P	mg	36	3.6%
Potassium, K	mg	236	6.7%
Sodium, Na	mg	3	0.1%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.35	2.3%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.158	7.9%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.119	5.9%
Selenium, Se	µg	0.5	0.7%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	10.2	17%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.067	4.4%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.053	3.1%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.293	1.4%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.377	3.7%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.075	3.7%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate (B-9)	µg	38	9.5%
Vitamin A, IU	IU	0	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.60	2%
Vitamin D	IU	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	16.4	20.5%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.120	0.6%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.093
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.079
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	µg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	µg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	µg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pomegranate Nutritional Value

Pomegranate Health Benefits

Pomegranate

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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