Raisins contain three times the antioxidants of grapes and are considered brain-healthy food. Loved around the world by adults and children alike, we consume 1,237,260 metric tonnes of raisins annually. With people eating so many raisins, we want to know one thing. Do raisins have quercetin?
Quick Answer: Yes – Raisins do contain quercetin. Compared to other similar foods, their quercetin content is low.
Quercetin Content of Raisins
Dark raisins contain 0.25mg/100g while golden raisins offer 2.05mg. Both are also rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins B6 and C.
Are Raisins High in Quercetin?
Compared to other foods, raisins are not very high in quercetin.
Let’s take a look at how they compare to 5 similar foods.
- With 1.8mg/100g, prunes offer slightly less quercetin than golden raisins but much more than dark varieties.
- Dried cranberries provide 4.50mg/100g of quercetin, substantially more than any raisin.
- Though closely related to raisins, Black Currants contain 4.48mg/100g of quercetin, more than twice golden raisin’s best.
- Dates offer more quercetin than dark raisins but much less than golden raisins. The quercetin concentration is dates is 0.93mg/100g.
- With 5.47mg/100g, figs offer more quercetin than any raisin.
Sources:
Statista “Total raisin production worldwide from 2010/2011 to 2020/2021”: https://www.statista.com/statistics/205021/global-raisin-production/
USDA Database for the Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods: https://www.ars.usda.gov/arsuserfiles/80400525/data/flav/flav_r03.pdf
Live Strong “Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts of Dried Cranberries”: https://www.livestrong.com/article/376709-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-dried-cranberries/
Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
