NUTRITION
The Australian dried grape industry strives for innovation, ensuring its processes are efficient, sustainable and fair.
Australian dried grapes are full of natural goodness.
They are high in fibre, a great source of vitamins and antioxidants, and rich in essential minerals such as iron and potassium. They have virtually no fat or cholesterol and are low in sodium.
Dried grapes have a moderate to low glycemic index (GI), which means they provide a slow and steady rise in blood glucose levels for sustained energy. Eating dried grapes can increase the release of leptin – a hormone that promotes satiety (a feeling of fullness). Their high fibre content can also help you feel fuller for longer, with the additional benefit of improving blood cholesterol levels.
Grapes are also a major source of phenols (plant chemicals with antioxidant activity) and resveratrol, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour properties and be cardio-protective.
AUSTRALIAN DRIED GRAPES
Sultanas
Sultanas contain natural sugars for energy, concentrated dietary fibre, essential minerals and health promoting polyphenol antioxidants
Raisins
Seeded raisins are a valuable source of dietary fibre, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and various other minerals and vitamins.
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.
Currants
Although this grape variety is small, currants are high in nutritional value. They are an excellent source of dietary fibre and natural sugars and have three times the antioxidant levels of sultanas.
Nutritional information per 100g
SULTANAS
Energy…………………….. 1337kJ
Protein………………………… 2.8g
Fat
– total…………………………. 0.4g
– sat. fatty acids …………… <1g
– trans fatty acid……………. Nil
– mono. fatty acids………… Nil
– poly fatty acids…………… Nil
Carbohydrates
– total……………………….. 65.2g
– sugars ……………………. 63.5g
Dietary Fibre………………….. 6g
Cholesterol ………………….. Nil
Sodium……………………… 46mg
Iron……………………………. 0mg
Potassium………………. 810mg
Calcium………………………… Nil
RAISINS
Energy…………………….. 1279kJ
Protein………………………… 2.3g
Fat
– total………………………….. <1g
– sat. fatty acids …………… <1g
– trans fatty acid…………… <1g
– mono. fatty acids……….. <1g
– poly fatty acids…………… <1g
Carbohydrates
– total……………………….. 71.1g
– sugars ……………………… 69g
Dietary Fibre………………. 4.9g
Cholesterol ………………….. Nil
Sodium……………………… 58mg
Iron………………………….. 4.2mg
Potassium……………… 1050mg
Calcium………………………… Nil
SUNMUSCATS
Energy…………………….. 1310kJ
Protein………………………… 2.5g
Fat
– total…………………………. <1g
– sat. fatty acids …………… <1g
– trans fatty acid…………… <1g
– mono. fatty acids……….. <1g
– poly fatty acids………….. <1g
Carbohydrates
– total…………………….. 670.8g
– sugars ……………………. 67.2g
Dietary Fibre……………….. 4.4g
Cholesterol ………………….. Nil
Sodium………………………. 9mg
Iron……………………………. 3mg
Potassium………………. 910mg
Calcium………………………… Nil
CURRANTS
Energy…………………….. 1173kJ
Protein………………………… 2.8g
Fat
– total…………………………. <1g
– sat. fatty acids ………….. <1g
– trans fatty acid………….. <1g
– mono. fatty acids……….. <1g
– poly fatty acids………….. <1g
Carbohydrates
– total……………………….. 65.1g
– sugars ……………………. 63.2g
Dietary Fibre………………….. 6g
Cholesterol ………………….. Nil
Sodium……………………… 46mg
Iron…………………………. 2.3mg
Potassium………………. 810mg
Calcium…………………….. 87mg