pomegranate

The fruit of the subtropical tree Punica granatum. The juice is contained in a pulpy sac surrounding each of a mass of seeds; the outer skin contains tannin and is therefore bitter. The sweet juice is used to prepare grenadine syrup for alcoholic and fruit drinks.
Pomegranate, aril only
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy
285 kJ (68 kcal)
Carbohydrates
17.17 g
Sugars 16.57 g
Dietary fiber
0.6 g
Fat
0.3 g
Protein
0.95 g
Thiamine (Vit. B1)
0.030 mg (2%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2)
0.063 mg (4%)
Niacin (Vit. B3)
0.300 mg (2%)
Pantothenic acid (B5)
0.596 mg (12%)
Vitamin B6
0.105 mg (8%)
Folate (Vit. B9)
6 μg (2%)
Vitamin C
6.1 mg (10%)
Calcium
3 mg (0%)
Iron
0.30 mg (2%)
Magnesium
3 mg (1%
Phosphorus
8 mg (1%)
Potassium
259 mg (6%)
Zinc
0.12 mg (1%)