Nutritional Profile of Goji Berry

There are so many health benefits of Goji Berry. The direct credit for its benefits goes to the nutritional profile which is not found in any other food or fruit. The nutrients of Goji Berry can be broadly divided into macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients include carbohydrates (68%), proteins (12%), fats (10%) and dietary fibers (10%). The total calorific value of 100gm of dried berry is approximately 370 (kilo) Calories.

The dried Goji Berry also contains 19 amino acids including some essential amino acids. Also it contains 11 essential and 22 trace elements including Calcium (112mg/100gm), Potassium (1132mg/100gm), Iron (9mg/100gm), Zinc (2mg/100gm) and Selenium (50µg/100gm) etc. Selenium and Germanium are helpful in the treatment of cancer. Vitamins such as Vitamin B1, B2, B6, C and E are also found in appreciable amounts. It also contains carotenoids including β carotene, lutein, lycopene and xanthophyll. The carotene content of Goji Berry is higher than carrot which provides it good antioxidant property. Apart from this Goji berry contains polysaccharides, monosaccharide and unsaturated fatty acids including essential fatty acids such as Linoleum acid which promotes fat loss.