Goji berries, also called wolf berries and Western snowberries, impart a sweet taste for eating alone or in your yogurt or cereal. The calories in these small berry can contribute to your daily energy needs.
Calories
A 10-g serving of goji berries contains 36 calories, according to My Fitness Pal. If you're adhering to a 2,000-calorie per day diet, this accounts for 1.8 percent of your daily needs.
Macronutrients
One 10-g portion of goji berries provides 8 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of protein. Both protein and carbohydrates are considered macronutrients, nutrients that provide calories and energy, according to McKinley Health Center. The Institute of Medicine recommends consuming 130 g of carbohydrates and 46 to 56 g of protein daily.
Nutrients
A serving of goji berries is high in vitamin C, containing 72 percent of the daily recommended intake of this vitamin. MedlinePlus notes that vitamin C plays a vital role in repairing and growing tissues in your body. Goji berries also provide 43 percent of the iron you should consume every day.
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