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Red grapes
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 67 kcal —
- Protein 0.6 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 17 g 6%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 17 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 3 mg 3%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.2 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.12 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Biotin (B7) 0.2 µg 1%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.24 mg 1%
- Magnesium 7 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 18 mg 1%
- Potassium 213 mg 5%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 3%
- Iodine 1 µg 1%
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Questions about Red grapes
How do you choose ripe red grapes?
Look for plump, firm berries with smooth skins and a fresh-looking stem; a few berries should stay attached when you lift the bunch. A pale, powdery bloom on the skin is natural, not dirt.
Do you need to wash red grapes before eating them?
Yes. Rinse the grapes under cool running water just before eating, then drain or pat dry; washing the whole bunch before storing it can leave moisture that encourages mould.
How should you store red grapes?
Keep them unwashed in a breathable bag or their ventilated punnet in the fridge, and remove any split or mouldy berries. Wash only the amount you plan to eat; chilled grapes also freeze well for a firm, icy snack.
Can you roast red grapes?
Yes: toss them with a little olive oil, then roast at 200 °C for about 15–20 minutes, until they blister and begin to collapse. Their sweet-tart juices are excellent spooned over roast meat, halloumi or porridge.
What goes well with red grapes?
Pair them with hard or blue cheese, walnuts and crackers for a simple cheese board, or halve them into chicken salad with celery. They also work in fruit salad and can be baked into focaccia.
Can you use red grapes instead of raisins?
Not as a direct swap in baking: fresh grapes release water and can make a cake or biscuit soggy. For salads or savoury dishes, halved red grapes can replace raisins when you want juicy bursts rather than chewy sweetness.
Are red grapes more nutritious than green grapes?
Their nutrition is broadly similar: per 100 g, red grapes provide 67 kcal and green grapes 62 kcal, while green grapes have slightly more protein (0.7 g versus 0.6 g). Skin colour alone is not a useful guide to which is the better choice.
Can young children eat whole red grapes?
Whole grapes are a choking hazard for young children. Cut each grape lengthways into quarters, not into round slices, and remove any stones.
Source: CoFID (UK) 14-323 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
