Cholesterol in Fruits

FOOD

SERVING SIZE & PREPARATION

NUTRITION & DIET NOTES

CHOLESTEROL MILLIGRAMS

Cherries-Fresh

1/3 ounce (about 3)

Rich source of Vitamin C.

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Apple-Fresh

1 medium w/skin

Low in fat. Contains pectin which is a fiber component that fights cholesterol.

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Apples-Dried

10 rings

Zero cholesterol.

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Apricots-Fresh

3 medium

Low in fat.

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Apricots-Dried

10 halves

Low in fat calorie wise considering the nutritional value received.

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Avocado

1/2 medium

High in monounsaturated to help fight cholesterol.

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Banana-Fresh

1 medium

Vitamin C, B6 and potassium.

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Blackberries-Fresh

1 cup

High in fiber.

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Blueberries-Fresh

1 cup

Calorie wise.

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Breadfruit

1/4 - about 3 ounces

Rich in Vitamin C if eaten raw.

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Cantaloupe

1 cup

Excellent source of Vitamins A and C.

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Casaba Melon

1 cup

Source of iron.

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Chayote

1/2 cup

Low in Sodium.

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Cranberries

1/2 cup

Low in fat and Sodium.

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Currants, Black

1 cup

Vitamin C, low in Sodium.

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Dates

5 medium

Low in fat and sodium good source of potassium.

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Figs

3 medium

Moderate in Sodium no cholesterol.

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Figs-Dried

3 medium

Potassium, low in sodium, good source of calcium and iron.

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Grapefruit

1/2

Low in fat

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Grapes

1 cup

Low in Sodium and fat.

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Guava

1 medium

Loaded with Vitamin C - almost 3 X the recommended daily allowance.

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Honeydew Melon

1 cup

Low in Calories - high in Vitamin C.

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Kiwi

1 medium

Rich in Vitamin C.

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Kumquats

5 medium

B Vitamin source.   Rich in fiber w/skin.

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Lemons

1/2 medium

Rich in Vitamin C.

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Lime

1/2 medium

Rich in Vitamin C.

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Mango

1/2 medium

Great source of fiber.

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Nectarine

1 medium

Vitamin A and Vitamin C good source of fiber.

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Orange

1 medium

Fantastic source of Vitamin C.

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Papaya

1/2 medium

Contains beta-carotene to help prevent cancer.

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Passion Fruit

5 medium

Moderate Sodium with no fat or cholesterol.   Also good source of potassium.

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Peach-Fresh

1 medium

Rich in Vitamin C.

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Peach-Dried

5 halves

Iron and fiber-rich.

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Pear-Fresh

1 medium

Low in Sodium high in Vitamin C.

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Pear-Dried

5 halves

Great source of fiber.

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Persimmon

1 medium

Rich in Vitamin C.

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Pineapple

1 cup

Good source of dietary fiber. Rich in Vitamin C.

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Plantains

1/2 cup

Low in fat and sodium.

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Plums

2 medium

Low in fat rich in Vitamin C and fiber.

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Pomegranate

1/2 medium

Excellent source of fiber if seeds are ingested.

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Prickly Pear

1 medium

Good source of Vitamin C and magnesium.

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Prunes

5 medium

Super fiber source.

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Pummelos

1 cup

Rich in Vitamin C.

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Quince

1 medium

Low in fat high in Vitamin C.

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Raisins-Golden

1/2 cup

Great source of fiber and iron.

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Raisins-Seedless

1/2 cup

Great source of fiber and iron.

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Raspberries

1 cup

Zero sodium.

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Strawberries

1 cup

Super low in sodium.

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Tangerines

1 medium

Low in sodium.

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Watermelon

1 cup

Low in sodium contains some fiber fair amount of Vitamin C.

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