Yields and nutrient content of selected fresh fruits

Proximate composition, edible yields, and selected nutrients were measured in cantaloupe, cherries, grapes, nectarines, plums, and watermelon sampled in six major U.S. markets. Yields were lowest (about 55%) for the melons, but were much higher (about 90% or above) for other fruits. Fruits were high in moisture, low in protein, fat, and energy. The estimated carbohydrate content ranged from about 8% for the melons to 17% for cherries. Vitamins A and C were present in moderate concentrations, but fruits were found to be low in vitamin B-6, folic acid, and pantothenic acid, as well as in the mineral elements.