What is food mineral?

Minerals are inorganic elements that originate in the earth and cannot be made in the body. They play important roles in various bodily functions and are necessary to sustain life and maintain optimal health, and thus are essential nutrients.

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Minerals in Fruits

Minerals in Fruits
Fresh fruits and vegetables contribute about 26% of the magnesium and 19% of the iron to the U.S diet.

The following fruits are important contributors to the supply of indicated minerals in the U.S diet:

Potassium: banana, peach, orange, apple, dried fruits such as apricot and prune.

Phosphorus: banana, orange, peach, fig, raisin

Calcium: tangerine, grapefruit, orange

Iron: strawberry, banana, apple, orange
Minerals in Fruits

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