Goji Berries

A good way to gauge how nutrient dense goji berries are is to compare them to other foods that are known to be healthy. They are higher in vitamin C by weight than oranges and have more beta carotene by weight than carrots. Their iron content is higher than that of steak and they have one of the highest rankings on the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) scale of antioxidant activity of all foods. They are high in amino acids and minerals, contain protein and vitamins, and even provide essential fatty acids that promote body fat loss. All this in a tiny low-calorie, high-fiber, flavorful package. Just one half cup of goji berries contains:

Calories – 83

Fat – 0 grams

Fiber – 8 grams

Protein – 11 grams

Vitamin A – 9000 IU (180% of RDV)

Copper – 2.0 mg (100% of RDV)

Selenium – 63.7 mcg (91% of RDV)

Riboflavin – 1.3 mg (75% of RDV)

Iron – 9.0 mg (50% of RDV)

Vitamin C – 19.2 mg (32% of RDV)

Potassium – 840 mg (24% of RDV)

Zinc – 2.7 mg (18% of RDV)

Thiamin – 0.1 mg (10% of RDV)

Calcium – 100 mg (10% of RDV)

The vitamins, minerals and amino acids found in goji berries have powerful antioxidant properties that are vital for health and longevity.