Monday, November 19, 2018

GRAPE

GRAPES


Grapes are high in several important nutrients.

One cup (151 grams) of red or green grapes contains the following nutrients :

Calories: 104

Carbs: 27.3 grams

Protein: 1.1 grams

Fat: 0.2 grams

Fiber: 1.4 grams

Vitamin C: 27% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)

Vitamin K: 28% of the RDI

Thiamine: 7% of the RDI

Riboflavin: 6% of the RDI

Vitamin B6: 6% of the RDI

Potassium: 8% of the RDI

Copper: 10% of the RDI

Manganese: 5% of the RDI

One cup (151 grams) of grapes provides more than a quarter of the RDI for vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin vital for blood clotting and healthy bones .

They’re also a good source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient and powerful antioxidant necessary for connective tissue health.

The grape is usually a woody vine, climbing by means of tendrils (modified branches) and when untrained often reaching a length of 17 metres (56 feet) or more. In arid regions it may form an almost erect shrub. The leaves are alternate, palmately lobed, and always tooth-edged. Small greenish flowers, in clusters, precede the fruit, which varies in colour from almost black to green, red, and amber. Botanically, the fruit is a berry, more or less globular, within the juicy pulp of which lie the seeds. In many varieties the fruit develops a whitish powdery coating, or bloom. Grapes contain such minerals as calcium and phosphorus and are a source of vitamin A. All grapes contain sugar  (glucose and fructose) in varying quantities depending upon the variety. Those having the most glucose are the most readily fermented.



Facts about grapes

* The nutrients in grapes may help protect against cancer, eye problems, cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions.

* Resveratrol is a key nutrient in grapes that may offer health benefits.

* Grapes are a good source of fiber, potassium, and a range of vitamins  and other minerals.

* Grapes are suitable for people with diabetes, as long as they are accounted for in the diet plan.

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