Sunday, November 23, 2008

Vitamins in Fruits

Vitamins in Fruits
Fresh fruits and vegetables contribute about 91% of vitamin C, 48% of vitamin A, 27% of vitamin B6, 17% of thiamin and 15% of niacin to Americans diet.

The following fruits are important contributors (based on their vitamin content and the amount consumed) to the supply of indicated vitamins in the U.S diets:

Vitamin A: apricot, peach, cherry orange, mango, papaya, persimmon, pineapple, cantaloupe, watermelon

Vitamin C: strawberry, orange, grapefruit, kiwifruit, pineapple, banana, apple, cantaloupe

Niacin: peach, banana, orange, apricot

Riboflavin: banana, peach, orange, apple, avocado

Thiamin: orange, banana, grapefruit, apple
Vitamins in Fruits