Cranberry Sauce

Sweet, tangy, and traditionally served with turkey, cranberry sauce is a festive staple made by simmering cranberries with sugar and water into a thick, glossy preserve.

25

1 tbsp

(15 grams)

CAL

D

Nutri-Score

Contains antioxidants and small amounts of vitamin C, high in added sugars.

Value per 100 grams & per cup (240gr):

150 kcal | 360 kcal

Protein

None

Fats

None

Carbohydrates

40 grams | 90 grams

Fiber

2 grams | 5 grams

Vitamins & Nutrients

Vitamin C: Supports immune health and helps absorb iron.
Antioxidants (Anthocyanins): Help reduce inflammation and protect cells.
Polyphenols: May support urinary tract health.

Satiety and Feelings

Cranberry sauce is sweet and satisfying in flavor but low in protein and fiber, meaning it won’t keep you full for long. Its high sugar content gives it quick energy but may cause a crash later.

What does 100 grams look like?

About ⅓ cup or 4–5 heaping tablespoons.

What does 2000 | 2500 calories look like?

6 ½ cups or 1.55 kilograms / 3.45 lbs

Daily Value per 100 grams %

Vitamin C

5%

Potassium

2%

Iron

1%

Calcium

1%

Fiber

5%

Protein

0%

Sodium (Salt)

0%

Carbohydrates

15%

Total Fat

0%

Saturated Fat

0%

Cholesterol

0%

Sugar

50%

Calories

5%

Did you know?

Cranberries were used by Native Americans for medicine, dye, and food long before becoming a holiday dish.
The jellied version of cranberry sauce can hold the shape of the can when unmolded!
Ocean Spray popularized canned cranberry sauce in the early 20th century.
Cranberries are one of the few native North American fruits cultivated commercially.
Cranberries may help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) by stopping bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall.