Cranberries are known for being rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and phytonutrients like anthocyanins and phenolic compounds. A half cup of raw cranberries boasts about 55 \u00b5mol TE (micromoles of Trolox Equivalents), a common measurement of antioxidant capacity.<\/p>\n
However, cranberries aren\u2019t the highest antioxidant food\u2014here are six that contain even more antioxidants per serving.<\/p>\n
Antioxidant content: 74 \u00b5mol TE per \u00bd cup<\/p>\n
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants<\/a> like vitamin C and various phytochemicals, including anthocyanins, which \u201chelp support eye health as well as vascular function,\u201d Dani Dominguez, MS, RDN<\/a>, registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of SunBright Wellness, told Health.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, blueberries offer vitamin K and fiber, making them a nutrient-dense addition to any diet.<\/p>\n Antioxidant content: 60 \u00b5mol TE per \u00bd medium artichoke<\/p>\n Artichokes contain antioxidants, including vitamin C, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, and luteolin. \u201cThese promote liver health<\/a>, improve digestion, and have diuretic properties,\u201d Jessica Brantley-Lopez, MBA, RDN<\/a>,\u00a0told\u00a0Health.\u00a0Another benefit of artichokes? Their high fiber content.\n<\/p>\n Artichokes can be roasted, steamed, or boiled and added to salads, pastas, casseroles, or incorporated into dips.<\/p>\n Antioxidant content: 85 \u00b5mol TE per 100 grams<\/p>\n Pecans are antioxidant powerhouses, containing vitamin E, tannins, and ellagic acid. These nutrients, along with other compounds in pecans, such as calcium and phosphorus, help \u201csupport heart health<\/a>, improve digestion, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits,\u201d explained Brantley-Lopez.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Pecans can be added to homemade granola, baked goods, cereal, salads, or simply snacked on raw.<\/p>\n Antioxidant content: 182 \u00b5mol TE per 1 medium apple<\/p>\n Apples are packed with fiber and antioxidants like vitamin C, quercetin, and ursolic acid, making them an excellent addition to a diet aimed at supporting digestion, immunity, blood sugar regulation<\/a>, and overall health.<\/p>\n Antioxidant content: 72 \u00b5mol TE per \u00bd cup<\/p>\n Like blueberries, blackberries are impressively antioxidant-dense, including vitamin C and anthocyanins, which help combat inflammation. These nutrients\u2014along with fiber\u2014make it easier to absorb iron and support gut health<\/a>, skin integrity, and collagen production, registered dietitian Brittany Brown, RD, IBCLC, CDE<\/a>, told Health.<\/p>\n Antioxidant content: 178 \u00b5mol TE per 1 medium pear<\/p>\n You may think of pears as being a fiber powerhouse, but they\u2019re also rich in antioxidants\u2014over three times the content of a typical serving of cranberries. These include plant compounds like quercetin and kaempferol, which support overall health and may provide anti-cancer benefits.<\/p>\n Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free radicals<\/a>, which are unstable molecules produced naturally in the body or in response to stressors like smoking and UV exposure that can damage DNA.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n