Minerals and Vitamins in Fruits (I)
The composition of fruits varies widely depending on the type of fruit and its degree of maturation. Water is the major component in all cases.
It is, in general, more than 80% by weight of the edible portion, ranging from 82% in grapes, 90% in strawberries and up to 93% in the watermelon.
Fruit Calories depend almost exclusively on its carbohydrate content, except in the case of avocado and coconut, fruits in which the fat content determines its energy.
Carbohydrates: The sugars or simple carbohydrates (fructose, glucose, sucrose …) give the sweet taste of ripe fruits and represent a 5-18% by weight of the edible portion. Continue reading