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Nutritional Value of Pomegranate

• Carbohydrates – 17.17 gm
• Sugars – 16.57 gm
• Dietary fiber – 0.6 gm
• Fat – 0.3 gm
• Protein – 0.95 gm
• Thiamin (Vitamin B1) – 0.030 mg
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – 0.063 mg
• Niacin (Vitamin B3) – 0.300 mg
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – 0.596 mg
• Vitamin B6 – 0.105 mg
• Folate (Vitamin B9) – 6 μg
• Vitamin C – 6.1 mg
• Calcium – 3 mg
• Iron – 0.30 mg
• Magnesium – 3 mg
• Phosphorus – 8 mg
• Potassium – 259 mg
• Zinc – 0.12 mg
• Energy – 70 kcal (290 kJ)

• Being rich in antioxidants, pomegranate can keep LDL (bad cholesterol) from oxidizing and thus, prevents atherosclerosis.
• Pomegranate has been found to help keep blood platelets from clumping together and forming unnecessary clots.
• Regular consumption of pomegranate juice is said to be beneficial for those suffering from heart diseases.
• Researches have indicated that pomegranate compounds might prevent prostate cancer and even slowdown its growth.
• Pomegranate juice has also been associated with reducing the risk of breast cancer.
• Pomegranate juice is pretty good for those suffering from diarrhea, but it over-consumption can lead to constipation.
• Pomegranate is said to be good for reducing plaque in the arteries and raising levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
• It has been seen that pomegranate juice helps prevent heart attacks and even stroke.
• Studies have shown that maternal consumption of pomegranate juice might protect the neonatal brain from damage after injury.
• Pomegranate is believed to help prevent cartilage deterioration and thus, keep osteoarthritis at bay.
• Consumption of pomegranate might prevent and even slow down Alzheimer’s disease.
• Pomegranate juice is associated with lowering of blood pressure as well as better oral health.

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