Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Hridya and tridoshic — the sweet dadima stands with draksha at the head of the classical fruit lists; gentle on the gut, binding just enough, kind to every constitution.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Fresh arils or just-pressed juice; the fruit texts reach for first when digestion is delicate.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (dadima); Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- arils alone between meals
- juice for convalescents and low appetite
- seeds dried as anardana (souring spice)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sweet pomegranate
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup pieces) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 55 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.6 g | 17.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | 16.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 10.7 mg | 16.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.31 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.1 mg | 16.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.2 mg | 40.8 mg |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 309 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 12.7 mg | 19.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.0 µg | 3.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin K | 18.5 µg | 27.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.20 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 0.43 mg |
