A pomegranate is a deciduous shrub native to the Middle East, although it's currently cultivated in arid regions throughout the world. The fruit of the pomegranate isn't widely available in the United States, but the juice is very popular. Pomegranate juice may provide health benefits that other fruit juices don't.
Serving Information
The serving size for this nutritional information is based on 8 fluid oz., or a full glass. It also assumes the juice is pure pomegranate juice without any other additives. Be sure to note the ingredients on the bottle, since sugar is frequently added to commercial pomegranate juice.
Health Benefits
Pomegranate juice has greater concentrations of antioxidants than other fruit juices, especially polyphenols. This class of compounds may reduce the rate at which low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol accumulates on the arteries. Cholesterol is a substance that can cause the arteries to narrow, which can increase your risk of heart disease. The research on the effects of pomegranate juice is not yet conclusive.
Calories
A serving of pomegranate juice contains a total of 136 calories. This provides 6.8 percent of the daily value (DV) for calories, assuming a diet of 2,000 calories each day. Carbohydrates contribute all 136 calories, since pomegranate juice doesn't contain any fat or protein.
Carbohydrates
A serving of pomegranate juice contains 34g of total carbohydrates, which is 11 percent of the DV of 300g for total carbohydrates. Each gram of simple carbohydrates contains 4 calories, so a serving of pomegranate juice contains 136 calories. A serving of pomegranate juice contains 30g of sugar, so 88 percent of the calories in pomegranate juice come from sugar.
Vitamins and Minerals
A serving of pomegranate juice contains 15mg of sodium. This is less than 1 percent of the DV of 2,400mg for sodium. Pomegranate juice doesn't contain a significant amount of any other vitamins or minerals.
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