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Is Fresh Cranberries Inflammatory?

-2.2
-2.2 — anti-inflammatoryfruits

No — Fresh Cranberries is strongly anti-inflammatory, with a score of -2.2. Cranberries provide notable anti-inflammatory benefits through proanthocyanidins and unique phenolic acids that protect against oxidative stress and urinary tract inflammation.

Fresh Cranberries — anti-inflammatory food with inflammation score -2.2

Ingredient Score Breakdown

Each ingredient is scored based on DII-inspired evidence. Negative values are anti-inflammatory; positive values are pro-inflammatory.

Proanthocyanidins

-1.0

Type A proanthocyanidins prevent bacterial adhesion and reduce inflammatory responses in urinary and digestive tracts.

Quercetin

-0.7

Flavonoid that inhibits histamine release and reduces production of inflammatory mediators like leukotrienes.

Vitamin C

-0.5

High concentration supports immune function and neutralizes inflammatory free radicals throughout the body.

Why This Score

Fresh Cranberries's inflammation score of -2.2 is calculated from ingredient-level data weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP Note

Fresh cranberries are low FODMAP in typical servings, though sweetened dried versions may contain high FODMAP ingredients.

Key Compounds

ProanthocyanidinsQuercetinVitamin C

Related Foods

Pomegranate

Is it inflammatory? Score: -2.5

Sweetened Dried Cranberries

Is it inflammatory? Score: +1.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fresh Cranberries inflammatory?
No. Fresh Cranberries scores -2.2 on the Inflamous inflammation scale, making it anti-inflammatory. Cranberries provide notable anti-inflammatory benefits through proanthocyanidins and unique phenolic acids that protect against oxidative stress and urinary tract inflammation.
Is Fresh Cranberries good for an anti-inflammatory diet?
Yes. With a score of -2.2, Fresh Cranberries is a good fit for an anti-inflammatory diet. Key beneficial compounds include Proanthocyanidins and Quercetin.
What is the inflammation score of Fresh Cranberries?
Fresh Cranberries has an Inflamous inflammation score of -2.2. Scores below -1 are anti-inflammatory, -1 to +1 are neutral, and above +1 are pro-inflammatory. This score is based on ingredient-level analysis using DII-inspired methodology.
What are healthier alternatives to Fresh Cranberries?
Lower-inflammation alternatives to Fresh Cranberries include blueberries, raspberries. These options tend to have lower inflammatory profiles based on their ingredient composition.
Does Fresh Cranberries affect FODMAP sensitivity?
Fresh cranberries are low FODMAP in typical servings, though sweetened dried versions may contain high FODMAP ingredients.

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