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Nutrition Information on Fruit

Fruit is an important part of a balanced diet. Many fruits are a great source of vitamin C. There are several other nutritional benefits of having fruit in your diet.

  1. Calories

    • Some fruits can be a great source of energy through calories. Others also can be a great low-calorie food. Fruits such as avocados, bananas and dates are perfect for those who need energy. Cranberries and lemons are good for those looking for a low-calorie snack.

    Fat

    • Almost all fruits are fat-free foods. Fruits that do feature fats, such as avocados and olives, have healthy unsaturated fats that are needed for a healthy diet. Avocados have 4 grams of fat per ounce.

    Fiber

    • Fruits can be a good source of fiber for a healthy diet. Dates, blueberries, kiwi and guava can all offer high amounts of fiber per serving.

    Natural Sugars

    • Fruits feature large amounts of natural sugar. Dates, grapes, bananas and mangos have some of the highest amounts of sugar of all fruit types.

    Vitamin A

    • Fruits can be a good source of vitamin A. Apricots, cherries, kumquats, mangos and passion fruit all contain a large amount of vitamin A. Of those, apricots have the highest vitamin A content.

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