Raisins

Raisins have been shown to improve oral health by killing bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities. Raisins are made by dehydrating certain varieties of grapes.

Healthy Raisin Recipes:

• Raisin Sauce
• Raisin-Date Granola
• Raisin Bran Muffins

The following nutrition information is for one serving of raisins. That would be about one small box of raisins, or 43 grams. This general information is for seedless raisins.

Water: 6.63 g

Calories: 129

Protein: 1.32 g

Carbohydrates: 34.05 g

Fiber: 1.6 g

Sugars: 25.45 g

Total Fat: 0.20 g

Saturated Fat: 0.025 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.016 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Calcium: 22 mg

Iron: 0.81 mg

Magnesium: 14 mg

Phosphorus: 43 mg

Potassium: 322 mg

Sodium: 5 mg

Zinc: 0.09 mg

Vitamin C: 1.0 mg

Thiamin: 0.046 mg

Riboflavin: 0.054 mg

Niacin: 0.329 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.041 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.075 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 2 mcg

Vitamin A: 0 IU

Vitamin E: 0.05 mg

Vitamin K: 1.5 mcg

beta Carotene: 0 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 0 mcg

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Abbreviations:

• g = gram
• mg = milligram
• mcg = microgram
• IU = International Unit

Nutrient Recommendations for Women

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