The Pomegranate (PunicagranatumLinnaeus) be the oldest cultivated fruit tree.
Nutritional Value
Pomegranate is rich in vitamin C, A, E, iron, potassium and antioxidant phytochemicals such as polyphenols. It also contains high amounts of fiber, and low calorie content. It also contains high amounts of antioxidants, such as tannins, anthocyanins and ellagic acid.
Pomegranate juice is particularly rich in these three beneficial antioxidants and superior compared to red wine and green tea.
Nutritional analysis for a pomegranate weighing (about 280g)
| Energy | 234 kcal |
| Protein | 4,71 g |
| Fat | 3,30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52,73 g |
| Fibre | 11,3 g |
| Calcium | 28 mg |
| Iron | 0,85 mg |
| Magnesium | 34 mg |
| Phosphorus | 102 mg |
| Potassium | 666 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 0,99 mg |
| Copper | 0,446 mg |
| Selenium | 1,4 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 28,8 mg |
| Niacin (Β3) | 0,826 mg |
| Folate | 107 mcg |
| Vitamin Ε | 1,69 mg |
| Vitamin Κ | 46,2 mcg |
Scientific studies in recent years have focused particularly on the effect of pomegranate in the body, even thoroughly studying the antitumor activity primarily in prostate cancer.