Calories in Golden Raisins
Nutrition Facts
Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
Calories in Dried Golden Raisins
One cup contains about 500 calories when packed and about 60 calories less when loosely packed.
This may seem like a ton of calories but if we break down a serving size to one-eighth cup, the energy values are reduced to about 60 calories.
You'll also be providing your body with many essential vitamins and minerals. Raisins are one of the 'feel great' foods, both dried or in their natural form of green or purple grapes.
Dark OR Golden Raisins Taste Best?
Personally speaking, I prefer both. However, the golden in their freshest, plumpest form are sweeter than the more popular dark raisin.
They also work well in recipes as they blend in well with so many ingredients. The dark are like dried cranberries or blueberries and create a stand-out appearance in recipes, such as muffins or breads. However, to each his own, I say. All are healthy little flavor buds - packed with nutrition.
Essential Vitamins & Minerals in Golden Raisins
They are very low in fat, hold good protein content, contain zero cholesterol, are a good source for dietary fiber, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
Nutrition Facts for Golden Raisins
| Vitamins & Minerals | Unit Measures | 1 cup packed | 1 cup loosely packed |
|
Water |
g
|
24.70
|
21.71
|
|
Calories |
kcal
|
498
|
438
|
|
Protein |
g
|
5.59
|
4.92
|
|
Total Fat |
g
|
0.76
|
0.67
|
|
Saturated Fat |
g
|
0.249
|
0.219
|
|
Monounsaturated Fat |
g
|
0.031
|
0.028
|
|
Polyunsaturated Fat |
g
|
0.223
|
0.196
|
|
Cholesterol |
mg
|
0
|
0
|
|
Ash |
g
|
2.74
|
2.41
|
|
Carbohydrate |
g
|
131.21
|
115.30
|
|
Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
6.6
|
5.8
|
|
Sugars, total |
g
|
97.66
|
85.83
|
|
Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
87
|
77
|
|
Iron, Fe |
mg
|
2.95
|
2.60
|
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
58
|
51
|
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
190
|
167
|
|
Potassium, K |
mg
|
1231
|
1082
|
|
Sodium, Na |
mg
|
20
|
17
|
|
Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
0.53
|
0.46
|
|
Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.599
|
0.526
|
|
Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
0.508
|
0.447
|
|
Selenium, Se |
mcg
|
1.2
|
1.0
|
|
Vitamin C |
mg
|
5.3
|
4.6
|
|
Thiamin |
mg
|
0.013
|
0.012
|
|
Riboflavin |
mg
|
0.315
|
0.277
|
|
Niacin |
mg
|
1.884
|
1.656
|
|
Pantothenic acid |
mg
|
0.231
|
0.203
|
|
Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.533
|
0.468
|
|
Folate, total |
mcg
|
5
|
4
|
|
Vitamin E |
mg
|
0.20
|
0.17
|
|
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
mcg
|
5.8
|
5.1
|
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