POMEGRANATE : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

POMEGRANATE, Scientific Name :  Punica granatum

Granada in Spain, POMEGRANATE is a native to Iran and the Himalayas in northern India. The fruit prefers a semi-arid mild-temperate to subtropical climate and are naturally adapted to regions with cool winters and hot summers. A humid climate adversely affects the formation of fruit.
Health Benefits from POMEGRANATE

• An Anti-Cancer fruit with its Beta-Carotene content
• Also has lots of Vital Nutrient Vitamin A, making it a fruit for good vision.
• Has loads of Potassium

POMEGRANATE Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 108.0 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.030 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.030 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.300 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.596 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.105 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 6.0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 6.10 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0.600 mg
Vitamin K                             - 4.60 mcg

POMEGRANATE Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALSCalcium         - 3.0 mg
Iron               - 0.30 mg
Magnesium    - 3.0 mg
Phosphorous - 8.0 mg
Potassium      - 259.0 mg
Sodium         - 3.0 mg
Zinc              - 0.120 mg
Copper         - 0.070 mg
Manganese   - 0 mg
Selenium       - 0.60 mcg

POMEGRANATE Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 0.950 g
Fiber                - 0.600 g
Carbohydrate   - 17.170 g
Beta-Carotene - 40.0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg