Calories in Cranberry sauce
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Cranberry sauce contains 159 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (50 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from protein and 0.8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 159 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.15 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.007 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 40.4 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 31.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.93 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.014 mg | 0.8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 3.8 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.41 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Potassium C | 28 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc C | 0.03 mg | 0.3% |
| Copper C | 0.026 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 2%
- Carbohydrates 97%
- Fat 0.8%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal0.57 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.031 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 20 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 48 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 58.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cranberry sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry sauce, whole, canned, OCEAN SPRAY Canned | 158 | 0.75 g | 40.4 g | 0.05 g |
| Cranberry sauce, jellied, canned, OCEAN SPRAY Canned | 160 | 1.1 g | 40.6 g | 0.04 g |
| Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened Canned | 159 | 0.9 g | 40.4 g | 0.15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato, candied | 187 | 1.2 g | 37.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Cherries, maraschino | 165 | 0.22 g | 42 g | 0.21 g |
| Apple, candied | 134 | 1.3 g | 29.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Raspberry juice concentrate | 221 | 3 g | 53.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted Frozen | 148 | 2.4 g | 35.2 g | 0.25 g |
| Grapefruit juice, white, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted Frozen | 146 | 2 g | 34.6 g | 0.48 g |
| Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted, with added calcium Frozen | 147 | 2.4 g | 33.9 g | 0.25 g |
| Rhubarb, frozen, cooked, with sugar Cooked | 116 | 0.39 g | 31.2 g | 0.05 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cranberry sauce?
100 g of cranberry sauce has 159 kcal. 1 slice (50 g): about 80 kcal. 1 cup (280 g): about 445 kcal.
How much protein is in cranberry sauce?
Cranberry sauce contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.45 g in 1 slice (50 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in cranberry sauce?
Cranberry sauce has 40.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 31.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cranberry sauce?
Cranberry sauce contains 0.15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.007 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cranberry sauce?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cranberry sauce have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, cranberry sauce has 159 kcal, while cranberry sauce, whole, canned, OCEAN SPRAY has 158 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709280. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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