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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Benefits
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Carbohydrates are a primary component of breakfast cereals, serving as a
critical source of energy to fuel the body at the start of the day. These
cereals ...