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Vitamin Content:
Walnuts contain excellent levels of vitamin B6, thiamin (B1) and pantothenic acid. They also contain very
good levels of vitamin E, niacin (b3) and riboflavin (b2).
Calorie Content:
As in the cases of nuts, walnut also is a high calorie food. It contains 618 calories for every 100 g. Walnut
contains excellent levels of folate. Though walnut is rich in oil, it low in cholesterol.
Interestingly, not only the fruit but its kernel too has cancer fighting nutrient, in kernels it is Amygladin and
the fruit contains Lycopene. An Apricot can be consumed raw, in the fruit salad or even canned, interestingly
canned ones are relatively high on Beta-Carotene as compared to raw.
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Vitamin Content of Banana: Banana is rich in vitamin C. It also contains other vitamins such vitamin A,
and Vitamin B, especially folate.
Calorie Content of Banana: Banana contains about 90 to 93 calories per 100 g. This energy is easily
absorbed by the body and hence eating 3-4 bananas daily, especially with milk, is often recommended to
gain weight. At the same time, banana is useful for loosing weight. Since it has only 90 calories per 100 g
(butter has about 700 calories per 100 g), banana reduces your calorie intake and thus helps in weight loss.
Overweight people, should of course, stop eating banana chips to lose weight.
Health Benefits of Banana: The nutritional value of banana makes it useful for weight gain as well as
weight loss, constipation, bowel problems, anemia, blood pressure, heart problems, ulcers, brain stimulation,
depression, nervous disorders, stress, morning sickness, menstruation, etc.
Vitamin Content of Kiwi: Kiwi fruit is known for its high Vitamin C content. About 70g of the fruit will be
sufficient for your daily Vitamin C intake. It is also rich in Vitamin K. Kiwi fruits also contains some amount of
Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B (Niacin, Vitamin B6 and Folate).
Calorie Content of Kiwi Fruit: Most of fruit is made up of water. Hence, 100 g of Chinese Gooseberries
contain about 61 calories only. However, as seen in many fruits, it is easy for the body to absord these
calories.
Health Benefits of Kiwi: The nutritional value of kiwi fruit makes it useful for high blood sugar, asthma,
cardiovascular health, heart disorders, diabetes, infant growth, increasing immunity, cancer, colon
disorders, cataract, macular degeneration, etc.
Nutrition Facts and Information about Broccoli: Broccoli is rich in potassium. It has good amount of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and sodium with small amounts of iron, zinc, manganese and
selenium.
Vitamin Content of Broccoli: Broccoli is rich in vitamin A with good
amount of vitamin C and choline. It also has small amounts of vitamin E,
K, B6, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid and betaine.
Nutrition Facts and Information about Lettuce: Lettuce is rich in potassium. It has good amount of
calcium, phosphorus, sodium and magnesium. It has small amounts of iron, zinc, manganese and selenium.
Vitamin Content of Lettuce: Lettuce is rich in vitamin A and has good amount of vitamin C and choline. It
also has small amounts of vitamin E, K, B6, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid and betaine.
Calorie Content of Lettuce: 100g of Lettuce has 15 calories. Calories from fat are 1.
Health Benefits of Lettuce: Lettuce is good for reducing the chances of hip fracture in old women. It
reduces the risk of constipation, promotes urination and induces sleep. It also reduces the risk of cancer,
heart disease and cataracts. Lettuce helps in better liver health and prevents anemia.
Vitamin Content:
Avocado is well known for its high vitamin K and Vitamin A content. It also contains small amounts of
Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Biotin, and Folate.
Nutrition Facts and Information about Apple: Apple contains minerals such as magnesium, copper,
manganese, copper, calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorus in small quantities. Apple also contains
dietary fiber, which help in reducing the bad cholesterol levels.
Vitamin Content: Apple is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Vitamin A concentration is higher in the outer
skin than the flesh. Like potatoes, Vitamin C concentration is higher just below the skin in apples also.
Hence the skin of the apple should not be discarded. Other vitamins present in apple include Vitamin K,
Thiamin, Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
Calorie Content of Apple: Apple does not have calories as high as avocado or olives, yet, it is an excellent
source of energy. The calorie content varies as per the type of apple. Further, apple contains sugars which
are easily absorbed by the body. Hence, the weak and ill are often advised to eat apples for gaining weight
and fast recovery.
Health Benefits of Apple: The nutritional value of apple makes it useful for digestion, stomach disorders,
anaemia, wekness, dental care, dysentry, heart disease, rheumatism, eye disorders, cancer, gout, and skin
care.
How to Choose an Apple: When you buy an apple make sure that the apple skin is shiny. Further, the
apple should be firm and free of wrinkles.
Vitamin Content: Tomato is rich in vitamin C and contains some vitamin B and
vitamin A. The vitamin C content increases as the vegetable ripens.
Health Benefits of Tomato: The nutritional value of tomato makes it good for weight loss, obesity, eye
disorders, night blindness, urinary tract infection, liver disorders, jaundice, indigestion, morning sickness,
constipation, diarrhea, intestinal disorders, and diabetes. It also helps in
cleansing the body of toxic compounds.
Vitamin Content: Carrot is an excellent source of beta carotene (which is converted into Vitamin A by the
body). It also contains large amount of Vitamin K. Further carrot contains traces of Vitamin C, Vitamin E
(Alpha Tocopherol), and Vitamin B (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Niacin).
Health Benefits of Carrot: The nutritional value of carrot makes it good for eye disorders, cataract, tooth
disorders, skin care, nervous disorders, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, arthritis, gout, and lung cancer.
Nutrition Facts and Information about Cherry: Cherry is an excellent source of potassium and
manganese. It is a very good source of magnesium and copper. Good amounts of iron and phosphorous
are found in cherries. Other minerals present in cheries include calcium and potassium, which are present
only in trace amounts.
Vitamin Content: Cherry is an excellent source of vitamin c, vitamin k and is a very good source of thiamin,
riboflavin, vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid. It also contains traces of niacin, folate and vitamin A.
Calorie Content: 100g of cherries contain 63 calories. It is also a good source of dietary fiber. This food is
primarily made up of water and carbohydrates ad is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.
Health Benefits of Cherry: Cherry can reduce the pain of arthritis, gout and headaches. Cherry contains
anthocyanin, a red pigment, which acts as an antioxidant. The plant pigment along with vitamin C
strengthens collagen. Cherry juice contains melatonin, which is important for the function of the immune
system.
Cherries are used as a sedative in nausea and vomiting. Wild cherry bark is an important cough remedy.
Cherry is also beneficial in treating bronchitis, asthma and chronic diarrhea. It has been found that
cherries can reduce the risk of heart attack and the risk of cancer by fifty percent.
Health Benefits of Strawberry: Strawberries have numberous medicinal properties includings its ability to
lower the risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract due to presence of Vitamin C. Strawberry is an excellent
anti-oxidant. It is also packed with flavonoids; these flavonoids help keep bad cholesterol from damaging
artery walls. Strawberries can significantly decrease blood pressure, which may reduce the risk of heart
disease. Strawberries are found to enhance memory function and reduce rheumatoid arthritis.
Vitamin Content:
Spinach contains excellent amount of Vitamin K and Vitamin A. It is a very good source of Vitamin C. Good
amounts of Vitamin E, Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin are also found in spinach. It also contains traces of
Thiamin and Niacin.