Nutrition in some common fruits.
Fruit is one of the indispensable foods in each person's diet. However, each fruit contains different nutritional ingredients to offer different benefits and values. Therefore, today's article will provide some nutrition information about some common fruits that you need to know.
Papaya
A papaya usually contains 88% water, 11% carbohydrate and a small amount of fat and protein. With 100 g of papaya contains 43 kcal, 10.82 g of carbohydrates, sugar 7.82 g and 1.7 g of fiber. Papaya contains a variety of vitamins of which vitamin C accounts for the most with 62%, followed by viramin E with 0.3 mg, and small amounts of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B9 and K. About minerals, papaya contains the most potassium with 182 mg, magnesium 21 mg, calcium 20 mg, phosphorus 10 mg, sodium 8 mg and negligible small amounts of iron and zinc.
Besides, this fruit also has the fact that black seeds of papaya can be eaten.
With the papaya being absorbed, your body will be provided with an enzyme called papain to aid digestion. Besides, papaya is also great for maintaining healthy skin.
Watermelon
Watermelon is a delicious fruit loved by both adults and children, especially in the summer. In addition to being a great taste and easy to eat, watermelons also contains many extremely beneficial nutrients. Watermelon contains 90% water, Protein, Lipid, sugar, minerals like Calcium, Phosphorus, iron, vitamins like Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Acuricic Acide (C).In particular, watermelon is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant pigment that prevents cancer and cardiovascular disease, reducing the risk of stroke.
One of the things to know when eating watermelon is to wash the skin thoroughly because it contains many bacteria that affect the intestine. Watermelon rich in beta-carotene, which helps reduce the risk of cataracts.
Figs
1 figs contains 0.75 grams of fiber, 21 calories and are a rich source of iron, potassium and calcium. One of the unknown things about figs is that it can be a great substitute for oil or butter in baked goods. On the other hand, because figs are rich in fiber, they help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Envy apples
Each Envy apple contains about 3 grams of fiber and has 75 calories (for an average sized apple). One thing that Envy apples love is that it has a slight aroma, sweetness and a crunchy feeling to eat. Not to mention, Envy apples contains vitamins located just under the skin. It can also be used as a mouth freshener and for whitening teeth.
In addition, Envy apples are rich in flavonoids (antioxidants) that help reduce the risk of asthma and diabetes.
Kiwi
Kiwi fruit are attracted to a sour taste, green or yellow and have a rough brown skin. Each large kiwifruit (for Zespri yellow kiwifruit and New Zealand green kiwi) is a rich source of vitamins C and E, magnesium and potassium. Not to mention, it also provides about 3 grams of fiber and 56 calories.
Blueberry
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and provide about 1.5 grams of fiber and 41 calories. Besides, blueberries are most delicious when dried and most people prefer to eat frozen blueberries. You can even consume frozen fruits by mixing them in smoothies or yogurt for your snack rations.
With the nutrients that blueberries bring, they can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Peaches
Peaches are now a popular fruit when they are not only made for water, but also for fresh. Currently, peach tea is also a favorite beverage that young people love with fresh, fragrant peach pieces.
In an average peach contains abundant vitamin A and 2 grams of fiber, 58 calories. However, unripe peaches are not sweet. This you should note to avoid buying unripe peaches.
Because of its high vitamin A content, peaches can boost the body's immune system and fight infections.
Pineapple
Pineapples are known to cook soup, eat fresh, make juice ... Because it contains a lot of fiber. In 1 pineapple can contain 1 gram of fiber and 40 calories. Therefore, pineapple juice is widely used as a sauce and to soften meat.
Not to mention, pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain that aids digestion and prevents blood clots. Therefore, pineapple can be a friendly fruit in the life of every Vietnamese family.
Pomegranate
Half of pomegranate is a rich source of vitamin A and potassium and contains 1 gram of fiber as well as 53 calories. In particular, pomegranate seeds can be processed into juice. Because of the antioxidants in pomegranates, called tannins, help reduce the risk of heart disease and maintain blood pressure.
Dragon fruit
With abundant nutrients such as vitamin C, B, fiber, protein ... dragon fruit is a popular fruit that brings many health benefits for humans.
Banana
Cavendish bananas are highly nutritious banana varieties of essential nutrients such as protein, fat starch, Vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2. Especially Pectin - a substance that helps digestion. , good absorption and anti-intestinal infection. Therefore, in recent years, this banana has been grown in many areas in Vietnam to export to foreign markets such as the US, Japan, Korea...