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The Pantry:
TIDBITS |
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This is an interesting place to
look for tidbits about the foods we eat. |
TOP ANTIOXIDANT FOODS
ORAC* UNITS PER 100 GRAMS
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Dark Chocolate |
13,120 |
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Milk Chocolate |
6,740 |
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Prunes |
5,770 |
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Raisins |
2,830 |
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Blueberries |
2,400 |
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Blackberries |
2,036 |
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Kale |
1,770 |
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Strawberries |
1,540 |
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Spinach |
1,260 |
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Raspberries |
1,220 |
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Brussels Sprouts |
980 |
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Plums |
949 |
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Alfalfa Sprouts |
930 |
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Broccoli Florets |
890 |
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Oranges |
750 |
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Grapes, red |
739 |
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Red Bell Pepper |
710 |
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Cherries |
670 |
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Onion |
450 |
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Corn |
400 |
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Eggplant |
390 |
SOURCE: Data from U.S. Department of Agriculture and the
Journal of the American Chemical Society.
*ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is a measure of the ability of foods
to subdue harmful oxygen free radicals that can damage our bodies.
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