Fruit contains several vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, including protein.
Plus, fruits are rich in fiber and antioxidants, making them a well-rounded choice for a healthy diet.
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Avocado
Avocado is a fruit that is typically used more like a vegetable in savory dishes.
One cup of cubed avocado contains 3 g of protein and 10 g of fiber.
Protein is a vital building block of all cells.
It helps repair and build new cells and plays a role in growth.
Within the body, vitamin C is an important antioxidant and crucial in wound healing.
Kiwis contain 1.91 g of protein per cup.
Apricots
Apricotsare an orange-colored fruit with a hard pit in the middle.
This fruit is sweet and offers several health benefits.
Blackberries
Blackberriesare dark purple, almost black berries.
Sweet and slightly tangy, they are a great addition to the diet.
It is considered the largest edible fruit and is rich in nutrients.
Cherries
Cherries are an incredibly nutritious fruit that contains several vitamins.
Antioxidants may help reduce oxidative stress, a process that can damage cells, and lessen inflammatory health conditions.
Oranges
Orangesare a roundcitrus fruitgrown on trees.
Their sweet flesh and juice make them a popular choice.
One cup of orange slices contains 1.3 g of protein.
It is also very high in vitamin C with 83.2 mg per cup.
Bananas
Bananas are another popular fruit found in most grocery stores that contain several vitamins.
This fruit contains 1.64 g of protein and 537 mg of potassium per cup.
Bananas are also high in magnesium with 40.5 mg per cup.
It has 5.19 g of protein per cup, which is a high amount for fruit.
It also contains 821 mg of potassium and 68.4 mg of magnesium.
People who are potassium deficient are at higher risk forhigh blood pressure (hypertension)and kidney stones.
One cup of these seeds contains 2 g of protein and almost 7 g of fiber.
The juice of thepomegranateseeds has been studied for its health benefits.
They contain a fair amount of protein with 4.76 g per cup.
However, these little dried fruits also contain quite a bit ofsugar, 95 g per cup.
Grapefruit
Grapefruitsare large, round citrus fruits with a tangy, sweet flavor.
Like a large orange, these fruits are high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and protein.
Grapefruit can interactwith certain medications.
Tomatoes
Tomatoesare a fruit more commonly consumed as a vegetable.
It contains 1.58 g of protein per cup and 808 micrograms (mcg) of beta-carotene.
Tomatoescan be eaten raw or cooked into soups, stews, or sauces.
Try different varieties for a wide range of flavors and tastes.
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupeis a melon with an orange inside flesh.
The fruit contains 1.34 g of protein and 3,230 mcg beta carotene per cup.
Cantaloupe is typically eaten raw and has a sweet flavor.
Its high vitamin content makes it a popular choice, especially in the summertime.
Look for a variety of fruits to enjoy new flavors and textures.
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