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r Raspberries

Nutritional Profile

Energy value (calories per serving): Low

Protein: Low

Fat: Low

Saturated fat: Low

Cholesterol: None

Carbohydrates: High

Fiber: High

Sodium: Low

Major vitamin contribution: Vitamin C, folate

Major mineral contribution: Potassium, iron

About the Nutrients in This Food

Raspberries are a high-fiber food with insoluble cellulose in the skin and

soluble pectins in the fruit. They are a good source of vitamin C.

One-half cup fresh raspberries has four grams dietary fiber and 16

mg vitamin C (21 percent of the RDA for a woman, 18 percent of the RDA

for a man).

The Most Nutritious Way to Serve This Food

Fresh or thawed, with cereal for even more fiber.

Diets That May Restrict or Exclude This Food

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Buying This Food

Look for: Plump, shiny berries.

Avoid: Packages with juice stains or leaks suggesting crushed—and pos-

sibly moldy—berries inside.