Grapes is fruit plants such as creeping shrubs belonging to the Vitaceae family. The fruit is commonly used to make grape juice, jelly, wine, grape seed oil and raisins, or be eaten directly. Grapes has a lot of antioxidants such as anthocyanins, flavonols, geraniol, linalol, nerol and tannins. Antioxidants types are the most recommended by scientists because it is a substance that is good for the body's defense against many types of diseases.
Grapes are composed of 70-80% in water content and sugar content 15-30%. Grapes contain energy by 50 kilocalories, protein 0.5 g, carbohydrates 12.8 g, fat 0.2 g, 9 milligrams calcium, 20 milligrams phosphorus, and iron 0.6 mg. This fruit also contains vitamin B1 0.1 milligrams and 4 milligrams of vitamin C.
Grapes Nutrition Facts
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 288 kJ (69 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 18.1 g |
| - Sugars | 15.48 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.0 g |
| Protein | 0.72 g |
| Thiamine (vit. B1) | 0.069 mg (6%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.07 mg (6%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 0.188 mg (1%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.05 mg (1%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 mg (7%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 2 μg (1%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg (0%) |
| Vitamin C | 10.8 mg (13%) |
| Vitamin K | 22 μg (21%) |
| Calcium | 10 mg (1%) |
| Iron | 0.36 mg (3%) |
| Magnesium | 7 mg (2%) |
| Manganese | 0.071 mg (3%) |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg (3%) |
| Potassium | 191 mg (4%) |
| Sodium | 3.02 mg (0%) |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg (1%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database | |
Grapes Health Benefits
1. AsthmaGrapes can be used to cure asthma. In addition, the strength of grapes assimilation is also higher so that it can increase the moisture in the lungs.
2. Heart disease
Grapes can increase nitric oxide levels in the blood, the prevents blood clots that can reduce the chances of heart attack.
3. Migraine
Grapes is an important home remedy for curing migraine. You can eat them on a regular basis in the morning.
4. Constipation
Grapes is very effective for overcoming constipation. Grapes is considered as a natural laxative because it contains organic acids, sugars and cellulose. These compounds also relieve chronic constipation.
5. Indigestion
Grapes plays an important role in dyspepsia. Grapes relieve heat and cure indigestion and stomach irritation.
6. Fatigue
Grapes can recharge iron in the body and prevents fatigue. Drinking grapes juice also can provide instant energy. The antioxidants present in grapes also provide the necessary boost to the immune system.
7. Kidney disorders
Grapes can substantially reduce the symptoms of gout and reduce the pressure of the kidneys.
8. Breast cancer
A recent study has found that grape juice helps prevent breast cancer. Tumor mass loss occurred significantly after the lab rats were given grapes juice.
9. Alzheimer's Disease
A study showed that grapes can enhance brain health and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disease.
10. Macular degeneration
Grapes can prevent the age-related loss of vision or macular degeneration.
11. Prevent cataracts
Grapes contain flavonoids that are rich in antioxidants, which can reduce and fight the damage caused by free radicals such as cataract.