Goji Berry Dried Nutrition Facts

Overview of Goji Berry Dried Nutrition

Scientific Name: Lycium barbarum / Lycium chinense

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

In brief goji berry has: vitamin C (48.40 mg | 54% DV) vitamin A (8040 mcg | 893% DV) iron (6.80 mg | 38% DV) Goji berries (Lycium barbarum/Lycium chinense) or wolfberries are widely cultivated in China for use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Goji berries are sweet with slightly sour flavor and have a vibrant red hue. Dried goji berries contain high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. However, little is known about the content of other vitamins and minerals. In addition, there is no information on the flavonoid content of goji berries. Vitamin A (893% DV) may enhance eye health and protect against eye disorders like vision loss. Vitamin C (54% daily value [DV]) is an antioxidant that has many health benefits. For instance, vitamin C is used by the body to make collagen and important for the immune system. Iron (38% DV) is an essential mineral involved in oxygen transport and the production of healthy red blood cells. Goji berries are a good source of iron. The fruits are also high in fiber (46% DV) which is important for digestion. Goji berries are widely available in a dried form and can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. One can also soak dried goji berries for a few minutes in water to soften them. Rehydrated goji berries make a great addition to a variety of dishes.

Calories

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	349 kcal	17%

Carbohydrates

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Carbs	77.06 g	28%
Dietary Fiber	13.00 g	46%
Sugars	45.61 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	0.39 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.00 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	- g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total	- g
18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6	- g
18:3 n-6 (GLA)	- g
18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3	- g
18:4 n-3 (SDA)	- g
20:5 n-3 (EPA)	- g
22:5 n-3 (DPA)	- g
22:6 n-3 (DHA)	- g
Trans Fat	0.00 g

Protein and Amino Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Protein, total	14.26 g	29%
Tryptophan	- g
Threonine	0.36 g
Isoleucine	0.26 g
Leucine	0.46 g
Lysine	0.23 g
Methionine	0.09 g
Cystine	0.14 g
Phenylalanine	0.27 g
Tyrosine	0.22 g
Valine	0.32 g
Arginine	0.72 g
Histidine	0.16 g
Alanine	0.70 g
Aspartic Acid	1.71 g
Glutamic Acid	1.43 g
Glycine	0.30 g
Proline	1.00 g
Serine	0.50 g

Vitamins

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen	48.40 mg	54%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism	- mg	-
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism	- mg	-
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function	- mg	-
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism	- mg	-
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism	- mg	-
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects	- mcg	-
Folic Acid	0.00 mcg
Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)	- mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function	- mg	-
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine	- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation	- mcg	-
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health	8040.00 mcg	893%
Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent	8040.00 mcg
Retinol	0.00 mcg
Beta-Carotene	- mcg
Alpha-Carotene	- mcg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	- mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant	- mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants	- mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health	- mg	-
Alpha-Tocopherol	- mg
Beta-Tocopherol	- mg
Gamma-Tocopherol	- mg
Delta-Tocopherol	- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function	- mcg	-
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting	- mcg	-
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism	- mcg	-

Minerals

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function	190.00 mg	15%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles	6.80 mg	38%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function	- mg	-
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy	- mg	-
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function	- mg	-
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function	298.00 mg	13%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health	- mg	-
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health	- mg	-
Manganesean antioxidant	- mg	-
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function	- mcg	-
Iodinefor thyroid function	- mcg	-
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins	- mcg	-
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids	- mcg	-
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function	- mg	-
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay	- mg

Flavonoids

Name	Amount

Others

Name	Amount
Water	7.50 g
Ash	0.78 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 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.

References:

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/.