Fruit Nutrition

Which fruit listed would allow you to eat the largest portion, in terms of weight, for the fewest calories?

• Watermelon, 1 cup (5 oz.)

• Banana, 1 cup (5 oz.)

• Grapes, 1 cup (5 oz.)

• Mango, 1 cup (5 oz.)

Which fruit would be your best choice for increasing the amount of fiber in your diet?

How do you know if the type of sugars listed in this table is natural or added?

Is this type of sugars a dietary concern?

• No, natural sugars in fruit are generally not a dietary concern when consumed in moderation.

• Yes, all sugars should be avoided completely.

• Yes, natural sugars are more harmful than added sugars.

• No, sugars in fruit are artificial and should be limited.

In general, what can you say about fruit as a source of calcium?

Which fruit provides the most potassium per serving?

• Banana, 1 large (5 oz.)

• Apple, 1 large (8 oz.)

• Orange, 1 large (6 oz.)

• Grapes, 1 cup (5 oz.)

Which fruit is the best source of vitamin A?

• Cantaloupe, 1/4 medium (6 oz.)

• Apple, 1 medium

• Banana, 1 medium

• Grapes, 1 cup

Which of these fruits would be considered high in vitamin C?

• Orange, 1 large (7 oz.), Strawberries, 8 large (5 oz.), Pineapple, 1 cup (6 oz.), Cantaloupe, 1/4 medium (6 oz.)

• Banana, 1 medium (4 oz.), Apple, 1 medium (6 oz.), Pear, 1 medium (6 oz.), Grapes, 1 cup (5 oz.)

• Watermelon, 1 slice (10 oz.), Peach, 1 large (6 oz.), Plum, 2 medium (5 oz.), Cherries, 1 cup (5 oz.)

• Avocado, 1 medium (7 oz.), Fig, 2 large (3 oz.), Date, 3 large (2 oz.), Pomegranate, 1/2 medium (5 oz.)

What is the average weight of a 1-cup portion of fruit?

• About 5 to 7 ounces

• About 1 to 2 ounces

• About 10 to 12 ounces

• About 15 to 20 ounces

In a recent year, each person in the United States consumed an average of about 117 pounds of fruit. How many ounces is this? ________ How many 1-cup portions is this? ________