ORAC values of selected foods
The abbreviation ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity and refers to the antioxidant capacity of a product. The higher the value, the more free radicals can be neutralized, and the better the antioxidant capacity. The daily requirement of ORAC units is between 5,000 and 7,000 units (nmol TE*/100 g).
| Fruits | ORAC value/100 g |
|---|---|
| Acai fruit | 102.700 |
| Chokeberry juice | 7.600 |
| Aronia, dried | 22.824 |
| Apple | 3.000bis 6.000 |
| Blueberries | 9.069 |
| Blackberries | 7.701 |
| Cranberry | 9.090 |
| Strawberries | 5.938 |
| Goji berries | 3.290 |
| Pomegranate | 10.500 |
| Rose hips | 96.150 |
| Raspberries | 6.058 |
| Cherries, dried | 6.060 |
| Cherries, fresh | 3.747 |
| Peach | 4.844 |
| Plums | 7.291 |
| Raisins | 3.406 |
| Grapes | 1.788 |
| Prunes | 8.059 |
| Nuts | ORAC value/100 g |
|---|---|
| Chia seed | ca. 26.000 |
| Hazelnuts | 9.645 |
| Almonds | 4.454 |
| Pecans | 17.940 |
| Walnuts | 13.541 |
| Herbs and spices | ORAC value/100 g |
|---|---|
| Curry | 23.523 |
| Cloves, ground | 290.283 |
| Ginger, ground | 29.041 |
| Ginger, fresh | 14.840 |
| Marjoram, fresh | 27.297 |
| Oregano, dried | 175.295 |
| Rosemary, dried | 165.280 |
| Sage, fresh | 32.004 |
| Cinnamon, ground | 131.420 |
| Drinks and stimulants | ORAC value/100 g |
|---|---|
| Green tea, cooked | 1.253 |
| Matcha tea | 1.573 |
| Dark Chocolate | 49.926 |
| Cocoa powder | 55.653 |
| Pulses, rice and vegetables | ORAC value/100 g |
|---|---|
| Kidney beans | 8.606 |
| Lentils | 7.282 |
| Wholemeal rice | 24.287 |
| Artichoke | 9.416 |
| Broccoli | 2.160 |
| Spinach | 1.513 |