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Fruit and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of any diet, but there are many myths surrounding this food group. Learn how much fruit and veg you should be eating, and why you need to include them in your daily meals.

Fruit and vegetable: Apples contain more than twice as much fiber as bananas.

Bananas are high in calories and low in nutrients, while apples are nutrient dense and lower in calories. They also contain different vitamins and minerals. One cup of apple contains 5 grams of dietary fiber, compared with 3 grams of banana.

Strawberries have more vitamin C than oranges.

Apples are higher in potassium than bananas. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and maintain fluid balance in the body. It also helps muscles contract and relax properly.

Kiwis have more potassium than bananas.

Bananas contain only half as much potassium as kiwi fruit. Kiwi fruit has twice as much potassium as an orange.

Blueberries are higher in antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable.

Blueberries are high in fiber, vitamin C, and manganese. They also contain more antioxidants than any other food.

Spinach has more iron than beef.

Spinach contains more iron than beef. It also has more potassium than bananas, oranges, and tomatoes combined. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and maintain healthy bones and muscles.