Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are small, red berries grown in southern China, Mongolia and in Tibet. Goji berries have 112 calories per 5 tbsp. serving size and are typically eaten dried or ingested as a juice.
Fats
Goji berries have 1.6 grams (g) of total fat or 2 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA), with no saturated fat.
Carbohydrates
Goji berries have 24 g (8 percent RDA) of carbohydrates of which 21 g are sugar and 3 g are fiber.
Protein
Goji berries are not a good source of protein, containing only 1 g per 5 tbsp serving of dried berries.
Vitamins
Goji berries are high in vitamin C, containing 12 milligrams (mg), and high in vitamin A, containing 8500 IU per 5 tbsp. serving of dried berries.
Minerals
Goji berries are high in iron, containing 2.16 mg. Goji berries also have 80 mg of calcium per 5 tbsp. serving of dried berries.
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