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?

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

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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?

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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? ________

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