The goji berry may be the fruit of two types of boxthorn plants: Lycium barbarum and Lycium chinense. It originates from western Europe and Asia and is widely cultivated in China. Goji berries are significant sources of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The juice of the goji berry is a common ingredient in health drinks.
Serving Information
This nutritional information is for L&J's Goji Berry Citrus, a popular brand of vegetable and fruit juices. This product contains pure goji berry juice with no additional ingredients. The serving size of the goji juice is 1 cup, or 8 fluid ounces.
Calories
A serving of goji juice contains 130 total calories. Carbohydrates account for approximately 126 calories and protein accounts for the remaining 4 calories. Goji juice doesn't contain any fat. A serving of goji juice provides 6.5 percent of the daily value (DV) for total calories based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Carbohydrates and Protein
A serving of goji juice has 33g of total carbohydrates, which is 11 percent of the DV for total carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates make up 3g of this total and simple sugars account for the remaining 30g. Goji juice doesn't contain any dietary fiber. A serving of goji juice also contains 1g of protein, which is 2 percent of the DV for protein.
Vitamins
The vitamin C content for a serving of Goji juice can vary greatly. A typical figure for 8 oz. of goji juice is about 135 milligrams (mg.) The DV for vitamin C is 90 mg, so a serving of goji juice 135 / 90 x 100 = 150 percent of the DV for vitamin C.
Minerals
A serving of goji juice contains 60 mg of sodium, which is 2.5 percent of the DV for sodium. It also has 20 mg of calcium, which is 2 percent of the DV for calcium. A serving of goji juice has 170 mg of potassium, which is 5 percent of the DV for potassium.
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