Thread: Antioxidant score for fruits and veggies. (chart)

Antioxidant Chart – Fruits And Vegetables

Antioxidants protect the body’s cells against oxidants. These can damage the cell’s surface, alter its DNA or completely kill the cell. Oxidants cause oxidative stress if the body does not have time to take care of them. It can lead to diseases. A diet naturally rich in antioxidants helps protect the body.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants as this antioxidant chart shows, ORAC value per 100 grams (3 ½ ounces):

Fruits	ORAC Score
Acai	18,500
Prunes	5,770
Pomegranates	3,307
Raisins/Dark Grapes	2,830
Blueberries	2,400
Blackberries	2,036
Cranberries	1,750
Strawberries	1,540
Noni	1,506
Raspberries	1,220
Plums	949
Oranges	750
Red Grapes	739
Cherries	670
Kiwi Fruit	610
Grapefruit, pink	483
Grapes, White	460
Banana	210
Apple	207
Apricot	175
Peach	170
Pear	110
Watermelon	100
Honeydew Melon	97
Vegetables	ORAC Score
Kale	1770
Spinach	1260
Brussels sprouts	980
Alfalfa sprouts	930
Broccoli flowers	890
Beets	840
Red bell pepper	710
Onion	450
Corn	400
Eggplant	390

One that isn't listed: Black Rasberries ORAC of >10,000

Source: http://www.antioxidantchart.com/

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Great read brother.Thanks Anxious1.

Thanks guys.

I have been researching a lot of holistic practices lately in order to get rid of some medical issues I am faced with. Thought this was pretty cool, and to share it.

Oh man I'm digging this chart. Good info especially for ones with children. Thanks for the info.

I took a lot of time going over studies on nutrition and it appears (and if you tune in and listen to many experts) that eating healthy food doesnt really matter if you are following other bad habits. Lets say you drink coffee, get stressed out alot, poor sleep , eat sugar and basically eat or drink anything that produces inflammation , you create a bad enviroment where anti oxidants really cant work.