Grapes are fruits rich in antioxidants and water, especially in their skins, which bring health benefits such as preventing cancer, preventing muscle fatigue and improving bowel function. Each grape variation has specific properties, and there is a greater benefit in varying the consumption of green and purple grapes.
Below are the properties of each and how much to consume.
Purple Grapes
Purple grapes are special mainly because they are the biggest source of resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that is present in large quantities in its skin. It brings benefits such as:
- Prevent cancer, as it is rich in resveratrol and phenolic compounds, antioxidants that maintain the proper development of cells; Prevent cardiovascular diseases: its anthocyanins, tannins and flavonoids components help to relax blood vessels and prevent the appearance of atherosclerosis; Improve the intestine: especially when consumed with husks and seeds, which increases its fiber content; Prevent anemia: because it is rich in folic acid.
Purple grapes pass resveratrol to red wine, so moderate consumption of wine also helps to prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease. Know how much to consume per day.
Green grapes
Green grapes are easier to plant and their fruits are present practically throughout the year, bringing benefits such as:
- Improve circulation, as it is rich in minerals such as iron and potassium, which increase the oxygenation of cells; Prevent cancer, as they are also rich in antioxidants such as catechins and vitamin C; Control blood glucose, as it contains less sugar than red grapes and is rich in vitamin B1, important for the processing of carbohydrates in the body; Maintain bone health, as it is rich in vitamin K and B1, which are important for increasing calcium fixation in bone mass.
It is important to remember that grape juices, especially whole grains, have a high concentration of sugar in this fruit and a low amount of fiber, which favors uncontrolled diabetes and increased weight.
Nutritional Composition of Grapes
The following table shows the nutritional composition for 100 g of the two grape varieties and 100 ml of the whole juice:
| Nutrient | Grape Italy (green) | Ruby Grape (purple) | Whole juice |
| Energy | 53 kcal | 49 kcal | 88 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 12.7 g | 14.5 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Fibers | 0.9 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 1.9 mg | 0 g |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 g | 0.02 mg | 0 g |
| Phosphor | 12 mg | 23 mg | 0 g |
As it is more concentrated, it is advisable to dilute the whole grape juice in a little water, helping to reduce the amount of sugar in the fruit consumed, which in excess can lead to weight gain and uncontrolled diabetes. Also learn how to use grape flour.
