Berries/Small Fruit: Nutrition Facts and Calories
The Berries/Small Fruit category includes packaged items like dried cranberries, frozen berries, and fruit-based snacks. These products offer a convenient way to add fruit to your diet. When selecting, reviewing the Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list is beneficial. Focus on added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, suggesting at most 10 grams per meal. Many dried fruits contain added sugars, so look for options with less. Check the fiber content, as berries are naturally a good source. The ingredient list helps identify if whole fruit is a primary ingredient. While berries are generally low in saturated fat, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise keeping intake under 10% of daily calories. Sodium is usually not a concern for plain fruit, but the FDA Daily Value is 2,300 mg. These details help you make informed choices. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.
