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Ranking of Top 5 most nutritious fruits
Watermelon is by far the best source of vitamin A and a very good source of vitamins C and B6. It also contains vitamin B1, potassium and magnesium. Recent studies show that watermelon have Viagra-like effects to the blood vessels of the body.
Avocados contain more than 25 essential vitamins and minerals. It has vitamins A, B, C and E. They also supply lutein, copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc. It has more fiber, folate, niacin, thiamine and riboflavin than any other fruit. It’s also one of the few fruits that have monounsaturated (good) fats. A cup of avocado contains 29 mcg of vitamin K, 874 mg of potassium and 90 mcg of folate.
Grapefruits are loaded with vitamin C and carotenoids, good amount of fiber of the cholesterol lowering type, pectin, plus it contains phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and limonoids. Studies have shown grapefruit helps lower cholesterol and there is evidence that the seeds have high levels of antioxidant properties.
Kiwifruit is a rich source of vitamin C. Its potassium content by weight is slightly less than that of a banana. It also contains vitamin E, and a small amount of vitamin A. The skin is a good source of flavonoid antioxidants. The kiwifruit seed oil contains on average 62% alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Usually a medium size kiwifruit contains about 46 calories, 0.3 g fats, 1 g proteins, 11 g carbohydrates, 75 mg vitamins and 2.6 g dietary fiber.
Apricots nutritional group includes loads of anti-oxidants in the form of vitamin C, lycopene and beta-carotene. Apricots are also loaded with potassium and fiber among other nutrients.
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