The ORAC Scale
The ORAC scale is a rating that measures the antioxidant content of various plant foods, it stand for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. A small group of ‘super foods’ have up to twenty times the norm for antioxidants. Scores are based on a 100grm (>4 oz) serving of each food.
FOOD ORAC rating
Prunes 5770
Raisins 2830
Blueberries 2400
Blackberries 2036
Kale 1770
Strawberries 1540
Spinach 1260
Raspberries 1220
Brussels sprouts 980
Plums 949
Alfalfa sprouts 930
Broccoli 890
Beets 840
Oranges 750
Red Bell peppers 710
Red grapes 739
Cherries 670