Native to the region of modern-day Iran and northern India, pomegranate has always been prized for its intense flavor. A generous serving of around 6oz pomegranate seeds, or arils, contains around a third of your daily recommended vitamin C intake. But there's also a lot of sugar – just under 1oz – which is responsible for the sweet taste.

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