Gooseberry Nutrition Facts

Overview of Gooseberry Nutrition

Scientific Name: Ribes

Order: Saxifragales

Family: Grossulariaceae

Gooseberries (Ribes) are native to Europe and Western Asia and grown around the world. Gooseberries are small and green in color that turn pink or purple when ripe. Like other berries, they have a sour and refreshing taste. Gooseberries are very nutritious fruit with many health benefits. Do not confuse with goldenberries (Physalis peruviana), which are known as cape gooseberries. Gooseberries are a rich source of vitamin C. An amount of 100 g of gooseberries contains 27.70 mg of vitamin C (31% daily value [DV]). The high vitamin C content is one of the reasons for the sour taste of the fruits. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that has a crucial role in the human body's immune response. It helps to fight inflammatory processes caused by infections. It also plays a role in stimulating collagen production and may benefit overall skin health. Gooseberries contain many vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids which have antioxidant properties. Flavonoids have been shown to potentially reduce inflammation. The fruits are low in calories (2% DV), but high in fiber (15% DV). Dietary fiber is important for healthy digestion. Gooseberries are a unique, healthy fruit to include in one's diet as a snack.

Calories

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	44 kcal	2%

Carbohydrates

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Carbs	10.18 g	4%
Dietary Fiber	4.30 g	15%
Sugars	- g
Starch	- g

Sterols

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0%
Phytosterols	- mg

Fat and Fatty Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.58 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.04 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.05 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total	0.32 g
18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6	0.27 g
18:3 n-6 (GLA)	- g
18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3	0.05 g
18:4 n-3 (SDA)	0.00 g
20:5 n-3 (EPA)	0.00 g
22:5 n-3 (DPA)	0.00 g
22:6 n-3 (DHA)	0.00 g
Trans Fat	0.00 g

Protein and Amino Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Protein, total	0.88 g	2%
Tryptophan	- g
Threonine	- g
Isoleucine	- g
Leucine	- g
Lysine	- g
Methionine	- g
Cystine	- g
Phenylalanine	- g
Tyrosine	- g
Valine	- g
Arginine	- g
Histidine	- g
Alanine	- g
Aspartic Acid	- g
Glutamic Acid	- g
Glycine	- g
Proline	- g
Serine	- g

Vitamins

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin C	27.70 mg	31%
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Niacin	0.30 mg	2%
Pantothenic Acid	0.29 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg	5%
Folate, total	6.00 mg	2%
Folic Acid	0.00 mcg
Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)	6.00 mcg
Choline	- mg	-
Betaine	- mg
Vitamin B12	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin A, total	15.00 mcg	2%
Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent	15.00 mcg
Retinol	0.00 mcg
Beta-Carotene	- mcg
Alpha-Carotene	- mcg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	- mcg
Lycopene	- mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin	- mcg
Vitamin E, total	0.37 mg	2%
Alpha-Tocopherol	0.37 mg
Beta-Tocopherol	- mg
Gamma-Tocopherol	- mg
Delta-Tocopherol	- mg
Vitamin D	- mcg	-
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	- mcg	-
Biotin	- mcg	-

Minerals

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	25.00 mg	2%
Iron	0.31 mg	2%
Magnesium	10.00 mg	2%
Phosphorus	27.00 mg	2%
Potassium	198.00 mg	4%
Sodium	1.00 mg	0%
Zinc	0.12 mg	1%
Copper	0.07 mg	8%
Manganese	0.14 mg	6%
Selenium	0.60 mcg	1%
Iodine	- mcg	-
Chromium	- mcg	-
Molybdenum	- mcg	-
Chloride	- mg	-
Fluoride	- mg

Flavonoids

Name	Amount
Anthocyanidins
Cyanidin	8.73 mg
Delphinidin	0.00 mg
Peonidin	0.80 mg
Flavan-3-ols
(+)-Catechin	1.70 mg
(-)-Epigallocatechin	0.00 mg
(-)-Epicatechin	0.00 mg
(-)-Epicatechin-3-gallate	0.00 mg
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate	0.00 mg
(+)-Gallocatechin	0.40 mg
Flavones
Apigenin	0.00 mg
Luteolin	0.00 mg
Flavonols
Kaempferol	0.90 mg
Myricetin	0.00 mg
Quercetin	1.20 mg
Isoflavones
Daidzein	0.00 mg
Genistein	0.00 mg
Isoflavones, total	0.00 mg
Proanthocyanidins
Proanthocyanidin Dimers	1.70 mg
Proanthocyanidin Trimers	1.40 mg
Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers	4.80 mg
Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers	4.70 mg
Proanthocyanidin Polymers (>10mers)	68.90 mg

Others

Name	Amount
Water	87.87 g
Ash	0.49 g
Alcohol	0.00 g
Caffeine	0.00 mg
Theobromine	0.00 mg
Resveratrol	- mg
Phytoalbumin	- mg
Chlorogenic Acid	- mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.

Reference(s):

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.