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.