onsdag den 30. september 2009

Antioxidanter

Among the fruits, vegetables and nuts analyzed, each food was measured for antioxidant concentration as well as antioxidant capacity per serving size. Cranberries, blueberries, and blackberries ranked highest among the fruits studied. Beans, artichokes and Russet potatoes were tops among the vegetables. Pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts ranked highest in the nut category.

Although spices are generally consumed in small amounts, many are high in antioxidants. On the basis of antioxidant concentration, ground cloves, ground cinnamon and oregano were the highest among the spices studied (fra http://hdlighthouse.org/treatment-care/care/hdltriad/diet/updates/1116antioxidant.php :)
   
Rank    Food                      Serving Size                Total Antioxidant Capacity per serving size
1          Small Red Bean     1/2 cup dried beans        13727
2          Wild blueberry       1 cup                              13427
3          Red kidney bean    1/2 cup dried beans        13259
4          Pinto bean              1/2 cup                           11864
5          Blueberry               1 cup cultivated berries   9019
6          Cranberry               1 cup whole berries         8983
7          Artichoke hearts     1 cupcooked                    7904
8          Blackberry              1 cup                                7701
9          Prune                      1/2 cup                             7291
10        Raspberry               1 cup                               6058
11        Strawberry              1 cup                               5938
12        Red Delicious apple    1                                 5900
13        Granny Smith        1                                       5381
14        Pecan                     1 ounce                             5095
15        Sweet cherry          1 cup                                4873
16        Black plum            1                                       4844
17        Russet potato         1 cooked                           4649
18        Black bean             1/2 cupdried beans           4181
19        Plum                     1                                        4118
20        Gala apple            1                                        3903