While technically considered an exotic fruit, pomegranates are fairly popular. They are among the easier exotic fruits to find and they’re well known for their unique flavor and texture and powerful health benefits. 

Pomegranates contain a significant amount of fiber, protein, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and potassium. A single cup of pomegranate offers three grams of protein, which is impressive for fruit. They’re also extremely sweet, offering 24 grams of natural sugar in that same cup. 

While these nutrients are important and you need to get some of them every day, pomegranates also contain many powerful and potent plant compounds. Two of their most notable compounds are ones that offer strong medicinal properties.