\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n \tRelated story \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tBODi Is More Than Just Workouts\u2014Here\u2019s What to Know About the Wellness Brand\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n \t \n\t\u201cI love cranberry sauce, but most prepared cranberry sauces or relishes are full of sugar because cranberries are naturally very acidic and tart,\u201d Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital<\/a>, told the <\/em>New York Post<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tThe label for Ocean Spray\u2019s Jellied Cranberry Sauce<\/a> lists 120 calories and 22 grams of total sugar per serving, including 20 grams of added sugar. Compared with the AHA\u2019s recommended daily limit of 25 grams for women, that serving gets you most of the way there \u2014 and that\u2019s before<\/em> dessert.<\/p>\n \n\tOrganic versions can be just as sweet. The Whole Foods Organic Jellied Cranberry Sauce<\/a> has 110 calories and 24 grams of total sugar per quarter cup, including 21 grams of added sugar. Sprouts\u2019 Organic Jellied Cranberry Sauce<\/a> also has 110 calories per quarter cup, with 25 grams of total sugar, though its online nutrition<\/a> panel doesn\u2019t specify how much is added.<\/p>\n \n\tMaking your own cranberry sauce lets you decide how sweet it needs to be. Schiff starts with the recipe already on the package.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cI make my own and use half the sugar the recipe on the back of the cranberry bag calls for,\u201d she said. She also adds grated orange zest and chopped, toasted walnuts.<\/p>\n \n\tRegistered dietitian Whitney Stuart, M.S., RDN, CDCES, suggests a similar approach. \u201cMaking your own with fresh berries, orange zest, and less sugar is a healthier option that supports blood vessel function,\u201d she told EatingWell<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tFollow the bag\u2019s cooking instructions with Schiff\u2019s half-sugar adjustment, and add orange zest for flavor. If you\u2019re still planning the rest of dinner, these Thanksgiving side dish recipes<\/a> might give you some inspo.<\/p>\n \n\tIf your guests prefer the canned version, a smaller helping is another option. \u201cSometimes it\u2019s better just to have smaller portions of the food you\u2019ve been looking forward to even when it\u2019s not the healthiest,\u201d Schiff added.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cCranberry sauce is rich in polyphenols, specifically anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits and may offer urinary tract support and potential gut and cardiovascular benefits,\u201d registered dietitian Amy Brownstein, M.S., RDN, told EatingWell<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tCranberry sauce\u2019s nutrition profile isn\u2019t all-or-nothing. In an analysis of 26 popular Allrecipes Thanksgiving sides<\/a>, Hers ranked it second-highest in sugar, but second-lowest in calories and lowest in saturated fat.<\/p>\n \n\tSome research supports its potential heart benefits. In a 2022 study published in Food & Function<\/a>, researchers assigned 45 healthy men to have either cranberry powder or a placebo daily for a month. Those taking the cranberry powder (the equivalent of about a cup of fresh berries a day) had better blood vessel function than the placebo group. However, these results were based on cranberry powder, not cranberry sauce.<\/p>\n \n\tPreparation matters with other fruit- and vegetable-based sides, too. Schiff puts sweet potato casserole at around 276 calories per cup, with toppings like brown sugar, pecans, and marshmallows adding more. These Thanksgiving sweet potato recipes<\/a> offer options if you\u2019re deciding how to make yours.<\/p>\n \n\tWith 20 grams of added sugar per serving, Ocean Spray\u2019s jellied sauce is worth a label check. But you don\u2019t need to overhaul Thanksgiving or take any favorites off the menu. Make yours a little less sweet, or serve a smaller portion of the one your family loves. The goal is to know what you\u2019re having \u2014 not to give up everything you look forward to.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"BODi](\"https:\/\/www.sheknows.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-sheknows-2020\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\")
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\n<\/section>\n<\/p>\n\n\t\tHow Much Sugar Is in Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce?\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tHow to Make Cranberry Sauce With Less Sugar\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tDoes Cranberry Sauce Have Any Health Benefits?\t<\/h2>\n