Carbohydrates are energy-producing substances typical of plant-based foods. Absorbable carbohydrates are calculated as the sum of sugars and starch. From absorbable carbohydrates, the body gets glucose, or blood sugar, which produces 17 kJ/g (4 kcal) of energy in the body. Absorbable carbohydrates include sugars and starch. Sugars include mono- and disaccharides like sucrose, glucose, fructose, lactose, and maltose.

A 100 g serving of lingonberries provides 55.8 kcal (233.7 kJ) of energy, with 0.7 g of fat (0.3 g polyunsaturated), 8.9 g of carbohydrates (8.2 g sugars), 0.5 g of protein, 2.6 g of fiber, and 2.2 g of organic acids.

It contains small amounts of vitamins, including 0.8 µg of vitamin A, 0.1 mg of thiamine (B1), 10.7 mg of vitamin C, 1.5 mg of vitamin E, 19.6 µg of folate (B9), and 0.5 mg of niacin (B3).

Minerals include 17 mg phosphorus, 1 µg iodine, 80 mg potassium, 22 mg calcium, 0.1 mg copper, 9 mg magnesium, 2 mg sodium, 0.4 mg iron, 0.1 µg selenium, and 0.2 mg zinc.

Nutrient targets range from 0% to 19% of daily needs, with vitamin E being the highest contributor.

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