Calories in Cranberries, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
Cranberries, raw contains 46 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, whole (100 g) provides about 46 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 12% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.13 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.008 g | 0% |
| Trans fat M | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars M | 4.3 g | |
| Protein M | 0.46 g | 0.9% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C M | 14 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K M | 5 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.057 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 5.5 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron M | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 11 mg | 0.9% |
| Potassium M | 80 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper M | 0.056 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.27 mg | 12% |
| Selenium M | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 94%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.46 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars4.3 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.13 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.008 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.055 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.16 g |
| Glucose M | 3.4 g |
| Fructose M | 0.67 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.028 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.033 g |
| Leucine M | 0.053 g |
| Lysine M | 0.039 g |
| Methionine M | 0.003 g |
| Cystine M | 0.003 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.036 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.032 g |
| Valine M | 0.045 g |
| Arginine M | 0.056 g |
| Histidine M | 0.018 g |
| Alanine M | 0.049 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.19 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.15 g |
| Glycine M | 0.048 g |
| Proline M | 0.031 g |
| Serine M | 0.051 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.033 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.006 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 38 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 91 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.29 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 87.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.12 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 191 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 63 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 1 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal |
| Protein | 0.46 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Fat | 0.13 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 4.3 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Other forms of Cranberries
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberries, wild, bush, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 55 | 1.1 g | 12.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cranberries, dried, sweetened Dried or dry | 308 | 0.17 g | 82.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Cranberries, dried Dried or dry | 308 | 0.17 g | 82.8 g | 1.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon, raw, without peel Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Strawberries, raw Raw | 32 | 0.67 g | 7.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Lemon, raw Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Pears, asian, raw Raw | 42 | 0.5 g | 10.7 g | 0.23 g |
| Limes, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Lime, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Carambola, (starfruit), raw Raw | 31 | 1 g | 6.7 g | 0.33 g |
| Starfruit, raw Raw | 31 | 1 g | 6.7 g | 0.33 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cranberries?
100 g of raw cranberries has 46 kcal. 1 cup, whole (100 g): about 46 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (110 g): about 51 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cranberries?
Raw cranberries contains 0.46 g of protein per 100 g (0.9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.46 g in 1 cup, whole (100 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is below the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw cranberries?
Raw cranberries has 12 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 4.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cranberries?
Raw cranberries contains 0.13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.008 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw cranberries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (16% DV) and manganese (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cranberries?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cranberries have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, cranberries, raw has 46 kcal, while cranberries, dried, sweetened has 308 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171722. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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