Amazing Benefits of Grapes

Hyderabad, December 22: Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years and have been revered by several ancient civilizations for their use in winemaking.

There are many types of grapes including green, red, black, yellow and pink. They grow in clusters and come in seeded and seedless varieties.

Grapes are grown in temperate climates across the world, including Southern Europe, Africa, Australia and North and South America. The majority of grapes grown in the US are from California.

Grapes offer a wealth of health benefits due to their high nutrient and antioxidant contents.

Packed With Nutrients, Especially Vitamins C and K

Grapes are high in several important nutrients.

One cup (151 grams) of red or green grapes contains the following nutrients (1):

Calories: 104

Carbs: 27.3 grams
Protein: 1.1 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Fiber: 1.4 grams
Vitamin C: 27% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
Vitamin K: 28% of the RDI
Thiamine: 7% of the RDI
Riboflavin: 6% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 6% of the RDI
Potassium: 8% of the RDI
Copper: 10% of the RDI
Manganese: 5% of the RDI
One cup (151 grams) of grapes provides more than a quarter of the RDI for vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin vital for blood clotting and healthy bones.

They’re also a good source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient and powerful antioxidant necessary for connective tissue health.