The beneficial properties of grapes have been known for a long time, the Egyptians used berries as antioxidants, and in the Middle Ages it was customary to make whitening masks from them. However, grapes are not so often used in the menu of people who watch their figure, many are afraid of the sugars that it contains, and believe that when it is consumed, there is a high risk of gaining excess weight. It should be noted that there are grapes of various varieties, the calorie content of which is different.
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Calorie grape variety
How many calories in 100 grams of berries of each grape variety are known for certain. So, green grapes contain 65 kcal. Sugars contained in this type of grape, unlike sucrose, are processed immediately, positively affecting the state of the body, muscle function and speeding up the metabolism. Also, this berry variety helps make up for the lack of calcium and contains vitamins that help with anemia.
Remember that raisins (dried grapes) are much more caloric than raw materials.
Red grapes have a large number of nutrients, the most important of which is the antioxidant resveratrol, which allows you to fight free radicals. It also removes toxins from the body, contains vitamin PP. It is most useful to consume this fresh grape. Its calorie content is 70 kcal per 100 grams.
Isabella grapes are quite popular and known to everyone in Russia and the near latitudes. This is a black grape, its use helps to remove toxins, as well as toxins from the body, it contains fiber and ascorbic acid, helps in lowering cholesterol. It is worth remembering that "Isabella" has a contraindication - it is not recommended for use in diabetes. The calorie content of this variety is 70-75 kcal, but the true amount of calories depends on the size of the berry and where it was grown.
White grapes are widely used for making wines. Wine from such grapes contains 65-100 kcal, depending on the variety and aging. Berries of white grapes have a calorie content of 45-50 kcal per 100 grams, and raisins, which are made from it, are 265-280 kcal. When determining the calorie content of grape wine, do not forget to specify how many months of fermentation it was subjected and how much sugar it contains.
There is a popular sort of "Kishmish" - artificially bred sweet seedless grapes. Its calorie content is 95 kcal per 100 grams, despite this, it is very useful, as it contains rare vitamins. It should be used for anemia and a breakdown, it also helps during stress and nervous disorders.