ORAC Values of Fruits and Vegetables
ORAC values refer to the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity of a food, as determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (DOA). By testing the ability of foods and other compounds to subdue oxygen free radicals, the DOA was able to determine each compound's antioxidant capability. The ORAC values in the following chart reflect these findings.
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FRUITS
|
ORAC VALUE
|
VEGETABLES
|
ORAC VALUE
|
| Prunes | 5,770 | Kale | 1,770 |
| Raisins | 2,830 | Spinach, raw | 1,260 |
| Blueberries | 2,400 | Brussels sprouts | 980 |
| Blackberries | 2,036 | Alfalfa sprouts | 930 |
| Cranberries | 1,750 | Spinach, steamed | 909 |
| Strawberries | 1,540 | Broccoli florets | 890 |
| Pomegranates | 1,245 | Beets | 841 |
| Raspberries | 1,220 | Red bell pepper | 713 |
| Plums | 949 | Onion | 450 |
| Oranges | 750 | Corn | 400 |
| Grapes, red | 739 | Eggplant | 390 |
| Cherries | 670 | Cauliflower | 377 |
| Kiwifruit | 602 | Peas, frozen | 364 |
| Grapes, white | 446 | White potatoes | 313 |
| Cantaloupe | 252 | Sweet potatoes | 301 |
| Banana | 221 | Carrots | 207 |
| Apple | 218 | String beans | 201 |
| Apricots | 164 | Tomato | 189 |
| Peach | 158 | Zucchini | 176 |
| Pear | 134 | Yellow Squash | 150 |
Source: Agriculture Research, February 1999
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