Arctic Golden Cloudberries
The rare gold of the Arctic and a fruit of untouched Scandinavian forests: glistening amber berries like raspberries but warm golden in colour, with a tangy taste blending apricot and honey; they grow singly in cold tundra bogs and are a pricey delicacy.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Enjoy them fresh or with yoghurt and nuts, or as a warm sugar-free sauce poured over grilled cheese, as they do in Lapland.
Best preparation methods
Best eaten fresh or frozen, without long boiling, to keep their ellagic acid and heat-sensitive vitamin C.
Important Nutritional Note
They contain no more than 2.7 g available carbohydrate per 100 g, so the glycemic index does not apply and the glycemic load is negligible; loaded with antioxidants that protect the arteries and curb sugar absorption.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | 51 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 9 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Dietary fibre | 6.3 g | 6.3 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 51 kcal per 100 g, ranking 25 of 52 in Fruit (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Why are cloudberries called Arctic gold?
Because they are not grown commercially but picked by hand with great difficulty from cold Arctic bogs, and each plant bears only a single berry.
Are they suitable for diabetes and atherosclerosis?
They are very rich in polyphenols and natural benzoic acid, which prevent cholesterol oxidation and help the lining of the blood vessels work better.
What is the nutritional value of 100 g of cloudberries?
Only 51 kcal, 1.3 g protein, an impressive 6.3 g fibre and just 2.7 g available (net) carbohydrate.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.