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Fruit Nutrition Facts

Fruit Nutrition Facts and Benefits:

  • Fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, Beta carotene, and potassium; lesser amounts of other vitamins and minerals.
  • Contain various polyphenols, which may protect against cancer and other diseases.
  • High in fiber and low in calories.
  • A source of natural sugars that provide quick energy.

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration Chart:

    fruitsFruits
    Nutrition Facts
    Raw, edible weight portion. Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
    Fruits
    Serving Size
    (gram weight/ ounce weight)
    CaloriesCalories from FatTotal FatSodiumPotassiumTotal
    Carbo-hydrate
    Dietary
    Fiber
    SugarsProteinVitamin AVitamin CCalciumIron
     (g) (%DV)(mg) (%DV)(mg) (%DV) (g) (%DV) (g) (%DV) (g)  (g) (%DV)(%DV)(%DV)(%DV)
    Apple
    1 large
    (242 g/8 oz)
    13000000260734115202512822
    Avocado

    California,
    1/5 medium
    (30 g/1.1 oz)

    50354.570014043114010402
    Banana
    1 medium
    (126 g/4.5 oz)
    1100000045013301031219121502
    Cantaloupe
    1/4 medium
    (134 g/4.8 oz)
    500002012407124141111208022
    Grapefruit
    1/2 medium

    (154 g/5.5 oz)

    60000001605155281113510040
    Grapes
    3/4 cup
    (126 g/4.5 oz)
    900001512407238142000220
    Honeydew Melon

    1/10 medium melon
    (134 g/4.8 oz)

    5000030121061241411124522
    Kiwifruit
    2 medium
    (148 g/5.3 oz)
    9010120045013207416131224042
    Lemon
    1 medium
    (58 g/2.1 oz)
    150000075252282004020
    Lime
    1 medium

    (67 g/2.4 oz)

    200000075272280003500
    Nectarine
    1 medium
    (140 g/5.0 oz)
    6050.510025071552811181502
    Orange

    1 medium
    (154 g/5.5 oz)

    80000002507196312141213060
    Peach
    1 medium
    (147 g/5.3 oz)
    6000.510023071552813161502
    Pear
    1 medium
    (166 g/5.9 oz)
    10000000190526962416101020
    Pineapple
    2 slices,
    3" diameter, 3/4" thick

    (112 g/4 oz)

    5000010012031341410125022
    Plums
    2 medium
    (151 g/5.4 oz)
    700000023071962816181002
    Strawberries

    8 medium
    (147 g/5.3 oz)

    500000017051142881016022
    Sweet Cherries
    21 cherries; 1 cup
    (140 g/5.0 oz)
    10000000350102691416121522
    Tangerine
    1 medium
    (109 g/3.9 oz)
    50000001605134289164540
    Watermelon
    1/18 medium melon;
    2 cups diced pieces

    (280 g/10.0 oz)

    8000000270821714201302524

    Most fruits provide negligible amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol; avocados provide 0.5 g of saturated fat per ounce.

    Nutritional Value

    Fruit Nutrition Fact:

    Fruits are rich in ANTIOXIDANTS

    Fruit Nutrition fact: Numerous studies demonstrate that people who eat ample amounts of fruits (health experts recommend 5 to 10 servings a day)enjoy a reduced incidence of cancer, heart attacks, and strokes.

    Fruit Nutrition Fact: A large study found that men and women who ate five to six servings of fruits and vegetables every day had a lower risk of ischemic stroke, the most common of stroke.

    Fruit Nutrition Fact: Another large study at Harvard found that those who ate eight or more servings a day of fruits and vegetables had a lower risk of heart disease compared to those who ate fewer than three servings.

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