Here's How Many Seeds Are In A Pomegranate, On Average

Whether you enjoy scattering pomegranate seeds across a bowl of yogurt or using them as a tart and tangy topping for gourmet green beans, there's no question that the fruit contains an abundance of tasty and nutritious seeds. But have you ever wondered how many stunning ruby red seeds, exactly, are in a pomegranate? This is a bit like the question of how many pizzas you need to feed 20 people, in that it depends on many factors and is almost impossible to answer with exact certainty. However, we can make some pretty decent estimates.

. According to the tedious field research of some very patient people, the fruits may contain , seeds, seeds, or anywhere in between. This anecdotal evidence is, of course, complicated by the fact that it's challenging to accurately count every single seed in a pomegranate. As a general range, , which should yield  and 2  of fruit.

, and the abundance of  has come to , , and other (generally positive) things across cultures, religions, and history. 

For example, in Judaism, . In Greece, are one of the foods meant to bring you good luck in the new year. I.

Really, it's impossible to say exactly how many seeds are in any given pomegranate unless you count them yourself (or better yet, occupy a kid for a few hours with the task). On the other hand, perhaps some things are better left a mystery. The good news is, if you end up with too many pomegranate seeds, you can always freeze them for later. Whether you're counting every seed or not, make sure to pick out the best pomegranate at the grocery store and open the fruit in this mess-free way to lose as few of those precious seeds as possible.