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Dried cranberries
Calories & nutrition facts
sweetened
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 308 kcal —
- Protein 0.2 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 78 g 28%
- Fat 1.1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 5.3 g 19%
- Sugars 73 g —
- Sodium 5 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.1 mg 14%
- Vitamin K 7.6 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.55 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 8.3 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 9 mg 1%
- Iron 0.39 mg 2%
- Magnesium 4 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 8 mg 1%
- Potassium 49 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.18 mg 8%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 308 | 0.2 g | 78 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 40 g | 123 | 0.1 g | 31 g | 0.4 g |
| 2 × cup | 80 g | 246 | 0.1 g | 62 g | 0.9 g |
| ½ × cup | 20 g | 62 | 0 g | 16 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × cup | 120 g | 370 | 0.2 g | 93 g | 1.3 g |
| 4 × cup | 160 g | 493 | 0.3 g | 124 g | 1.7 g |
Similar foods
- Dried sweetened cranberry308 kcal / 100 g
- Dried cranberrydried44 kcal / 100 g
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- Cranberriesraw46 kcal / 100 g
- Cranberry saucecanned, sweetened159 kcal / 100 g
- Sweetened cranberry compotesweetened172 kcal / 100 g
- Cranberry juiceunsweetened46 kcal / 100 g
- Blueberriesdried303 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen blueberriessweetened85 kcal / 100 g
- Blueberrydried, sugar sweetened282 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Dried cranberries
Should you soak dried cranberries before baking with them?
You can add them straight to muffins, scones and bread dough. If you want them softer and plumper, cover them with hot water for about 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry so they do not add excess moisture to the mixture.
How do you stop dried cranberries sinking in a cake?
Pat them dry if soaked, then toss them with a little of the recipe’s flour before folding them through the batter. Fold gently and bake promptly; this helps distribute them rather than leaving them in a dense layer at the bottom.
How should you store dried cranberries after opening the packet?
Seal them in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry cupboard, away from direct sunlight. If they become unusually damp, mouldy or smell off, discard them.
What goes well with dried cranberries?
Their tart-sweet flavour works with toasted nuts, seeds and sharp cheese in salads, and with orange zest in baking. Add them to porridge, granola or a savoury stuffing with herbs and onion.
Can you use dried cranberries instead of raisins?
Yes. Use them in the same amount in flapjacks, fruit loaf, scones or stuffing; they bring a sharper, more tangy flavour than raisins. For a softer result, soak them briefly and drain well.
Are dried cranberries usually sweetened?
Most are sweetened because cranberries are naturally very tart, but unsweetened versions are also sold. Check the ingredient list if you want to know whether sugar or another sweetener has been added.
How much dried cranberries is a typical portion?
A portion is about 40 g. That provides 123 kcal and 29 g of sugars; dried cranberries are also a source of fibre, with 5.3 g per 100 g.
Are dried cranberries nutritionally the same as fresh cranberries?
No. Drying concentrates the sugars and energy: dried cranberries provide 308 kcal per 100 g, compared with 46 kcal in fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries also provide more vitamin C: 14 mg per 100 g, compared with 0.2 mg in dried cranberries.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171723 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
