Cranberry Juice Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Cranberry juice is well-established as an adjuvant therapy to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) by providing proanthocyanidins (plant compounds that prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract wall) .
Most commercial versions are sold as "cranberry juice cocktail," which contains significant amounts of added sugar to balance the fruit's natural acidity, often resulting in a sugar content comparable to orange soda or cola .
Evidence from systematic reviews suggests that regular consumption may improve cardiovascular health markers, specifically by increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good" cholesterol), though these effects are most consistent in adults under age 50 .
Early research indicates that low-calorie or reduced-energy cranberry juice may help reduce oxidative stress and systemic inflammation in individuals with metabolic syndrome .

Interesting fact

Cranberries are one of the few fruits native to North America that are commercially grown in 'bogs' which are flooded during harvest to allow the buoyant berries to float to the surface.

Standout nutrients

ACE

SOURCE

Vitamin C

ELITE

SOURCE

Water

kcal per 100g

Protein0.04g

Fat0.15g

Carbs1.90g

Fiber0.10g

Sugar9.11g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.04g

Monounsat0.01g

Saturated0.01g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy Free

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Cranberries are water-intensive during harvest but have relatively low carbon emissions compared to tropical fruits.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate After Opening

5–7 days

Cool Dark Place

6–12 months

Applies to unopened shelf-stable cartons

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

3 contributing source foods

Claim citations

The Effect of Cranberry Consumption on C‐Reactive Protein and Interleukin‐6: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[PDF] How Sweet Is It? | The Nutrition Source - Harvard University

[2]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Effects of Cranberry Juice Supplementation on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults with Elevated Blood Pressure: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Low-calorie Cranberry Juice Decreases Lipid Oxidation and Increases Plasma Antioxidant Capacity in Women with Metabolic Syndrome - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Consumption of cranberry as adjuvant therapy for urinary tract ...

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Cranberry: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity and Impact on Human Health: Overview - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[PDF] Rediscover Cranberries!

[9]www.fs.usda.govfs.usda.gov

[PDF] Nutritive Value of Foods - USDA ARS

[12]www.ars.usda.govars.usda.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

35.5

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