High in nutrients
Gooseberries are low in calories and fat while being high in nutrients. Just 1 cup (150 grams) of gooseberries contains:
- Calories: 66
- Protein: 1 gram
- Fat: less than 1 gram
- Carbs: 15 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Vitamin C: 46% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin B5: 9% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV
- Copper: 12% of the DV
- Manganese: 9% of the DV
- Potassium: 6% of the DV
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is essential for your neurological system, immunological system, and skin. Vitamin B5 is required for the production of fatty acids, whereas vitamin B6, which is required for the proper functioning of many enzymes and cells in your body, aids in the conversion of food into energy. Copper is beneficial to the heart, blood vessels, immune system, and brain. Manganese, on the other hand, aids metabolism, bone-building, reproduction, and immunological response, whilst potassium is required for regular cell function.

