HEALTH BENEFITS
Small and mighty bites
They might be small, but Australian sun-dried grapes pack a mighty nutritional punch, making them a favourite among the health-conscious shopper. Less than one per cent fat, low in cholesterol and salt, and high in fibre, dried grapes are also an excellent source of antioxidants. Grapes are dried naturally by the sun, with no need for sulphur or drying chemicals, ensuring Australian sun-dried grapes will always have the flavour, texture and quality that consumers have come to love.
RAISINS
SUNMUSCATS
SULTANAS
CURRENTS
SULTANAS
Sultanas contain natural sugars for energy, essential minerals, and health-promoting polyphenol antioxidants.
They also contain higher concentrations of dietary fibre than many other fruits and vegetables.
Dried vine fruits have a low/medium glycaemic index (GI up to 69), high in dietary fibre content and have a high content of antioxidants, especially phenolics such as flavonoids.
(Paraphrased by DFA)
Dried vine fruit are a low-medium energy density food and are rich in essential vitamins (vitamin C and K) and minerals (such as magnesium, potassium and iron) as well as phytochemicals such as flavonoids and resveratrol.
(Williamson et al 2010).
FRUITY FACTS:
From early September, grapevines go through a series of growth stages throughout spring. Over spring and early summer, the grapes grow and ripen, and their sugar content increases.
Nutritional information
per 100g
Energy 1337kJ
Protein 2.8g
Fat 0g
– total 0.4g
– sat. fatty acids <1g
– trans fatty acids 0g
– mono. fatty acids 0g
– poly fatty acids 0g
Carbohydrate 0g
– total 65.2g
– sugars 63.5g
Dietary Fibre 6g
Cholesterol Nil
Sodium 46mg
Iron 0g
Potassium 810mg
CURRANTS
Currants are an excellent source of dietary fibre and natural sugars and have three times the antioxidant levels of sultanas. Although this grape variety is small, currants are high in nutritional value.
Dried vine fruits have a low/medium glycaemic index (GI up to 69), high in dietary fibre content and have a high content of antioxidants, especially phenolics such as flavonoids.
(Paraphrased by DFA)
Dried vine fruit are a low-medium energy density food and are rich in essential vitamins (vitamin C and K) and minerals (such as magnesium, potassium and iron) as well as phytochemicals such as flavonoids and resveratrol.
(Williamson et al 2010).
Nutritional information
per 100g
Energy 1173kJ
Protein 2.8g
Fat
– total <1g
– sat. fatty acids <1g
– trans fatty acids <1g
– mono. fatty acids <1g
– poly fatty acids <1g
Carbohydrate
– total 65g
– sugars 63.2g
Dietary Fibre 6g
Cholesterol Nil
Sodium 46mg
Iron 2.3g
Potassium 810mg
Calcium 87mg
RAISINS
Seeded raisins are a good source of dietary fibre and potassium. They also contain small quantities of iron, calcium, magnesium, and various other minerals and vitamins.
Dried vine fruits have a low/medium glycaemic index (GI up to 69), high in dietary fibre content and have a high content of antioxidants, especially phenolics such as flavonoids.
(Paraphrased by DFA)
Dried vine fruit are a low-medium energy density food and are rich in essential vitamins (vitamin C and K) and minerals (such as magnesium, potassium and iron) as well as phytochemicals such as flavonoids and resveratrol.
(Williamson et al 2010).
Nutritional information
per 100g
Energy 1279kJ
Protein 2.3g
Fat
– total <1g
– sat. fatty acids <1g
– trans fatty acids <1g
– mono. fatty acids <1g
– poly fatty acids <1g
Carbohydrate
– total 71g
– sugars 69g
Dietary Fibre 4.9g
Cholesterol Nil
Sodium 58mg
Iron 4.2g
Potassium 1050mg
SUNMUSCATS
Sunmuscats contain natural sugars and dietary fibre, as well as essential minerals iron and potassium. They also contain twice the antioxidant levels of sultanas.
Dried vine fruits have a low/medium glycaemic index (GI up to 69), high in dietary fibre content and have a high content of antioxidants, especially phenolics such as flavonoids.
(Paraphrased by DFA)
Dried vine fruit are a low-medium energy density food and are rich in essential vitamins (vitamin C and K) and minerals (such as magnesium, potassium and iron) as well as phytochemicals such as flavonoids and resveratrol.
(Williamson et al 2010).
