How Many Calories Are In A Pomegranate?

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 fruit
Calories 234	(978kJ)
Amount Per Serving	% Daily
Total Fat 3.4g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Trans Fat <0.1g	0%
Cholesterol 0g	0%
Sodium 8mg	<1%
Total Carbohydrate 52.7g	18%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	45%
Sugars 38.5g
Protein 4.7g	0%
Calcium	0.2%
Potassium 665.5mg	0%

Adding more fruit to your diet doesn’t have to be a tasteless crunch fest. Eating healthy for weight loss doesn’t mean eating food that doesn’t taste good, especially when there are so many tasty options for fruit.

If apples and pears are too grainy or blackberries and strawberries have too much seeds, then consider the pomegranate. This famous fruit is mentioned in many ancient texts, testifying to its beauty, taste and health benefits.

Keep reading to find out more about pomegranate nutrition facts.

Major Nutrients Found In Pomegranate

When you’re looking for the right balance of nutrients for weight loss, look no further than pomegranate nutrition facts. This fruit is very low in fat and saturated fat as well as sodium and cholesterol. You’ll also get plenty of fiber, carbohydrates and protein.

Pomegranates have often been touted for their antioxidant properties, which can help keep your body healthy against free radicals. But above all else, pomegranates make the perfect snack between meals—simply grab a hand full arils and you’ll enjoy all the benefits of the calories in a pomegranate.

Selecting/Storing

Although the outer portions of the pomegranate are not edible, the condition of the skin can give you a good idea of what’s on the inside. Avoid skin with black spots or dents and make sure the skin is bright red, not yellow or range. This will let you know if a pomegranate is ripe or not. A ripe pomegranate will feel heavy for its size.

Store pomegranates at room temperature in a fruit bowl prior to opening, or if you prefer they can keep in the fridge for as long as 2 months. The arils, or seeds, can be frozen for up to 1 year or kept in the fridge in an airtight bag or container for months.

Eat It With:

Pomegranates can be eaten on their own or enjoyed as a refreshing juice. The juice from a pomegranate can be used for a wide variety of dishes including barbecue sauce, smoothies, cocktails and even salad dressings.

{Pomegranates highlight any Middle Eastern meal.}

Add butter and powdered sugar to pomegranate for a delicious pomegranate glaze. For your weight loss purposes however, you should simply enjoy a serving of arils for a satisfying treat.