What's commonly discussed — for how you want to feel.

AvocadoFood

A fruit rich in monounsaturated fat, fiber, potassium, and vitamin E.

BlueberriesFood

A berry known for its deep color from anthocyanins, plus fiber and vitamin C.

AçaíFood

A dark purple Amazonian palm berry blended into frozen bowls and drinks; a source of anthocyanins, plant polyphenols, and fiber.

Amla (Indian gooseberry)Food

Amla (Indian gooseberry, Phyllanthus emblica), a small, very sour green fruit eaten fresh, dried, pickled, juiced, or as a powder in South Asia; it is notably high in vitamin C and also carries polyphenols. Distinct from the European gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa).

AppleFood

A common tree fruit eaten fresh. A dietary source of fiber (including pectin), vitamin C, and the flavonoid quercetin.

ApricotFood

A small orange stone fruit with a soft velvety skin, eaten fresh or dried; a source of beta-carotene, vitamin A, and potassium.

Aronia (chokeberry)Food

Aronia (black chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa), an Eastern-European berry eaten dried or as juice, purée, and powder; astringent and very deeply colored, it is notably high in anthocyanins and other polyphenols.

BananaFood

A soft tropical fruit. A dietary source of potassium, vitamin B6, and carbohydrate.

Baobab fruitFood

The tangy dried pulp of the African baobab tree fruit, whisked into drinks and porridges; a source of vitamin C, fiber, calcium, and potassium.

Black currantsFood

Small tart dark berries grown on shrubs across Europe; a source of vitamin C and anthocyanins.

BlackberriesFood

A dark aggregate berry. A dietary source of vitamin C, fiber, and anthocyanin plant pigments.

Blood orangeFood

A sweet orange variety with deep crimson flesh, its color coming from anthocyanin pigments that develop in cool nights; eaten fresh or juiced, it carries vitamin C, folate, and fiber.

BoysenberriesFood

A large dark aggregate berry, a blackberry-raspberry cross; a source of fiber, manganese, and anthocyanins.

BreadfruitFood

A large starchy tropical fruit of the Pacific and Caribbean, cooked like a vegetable; a source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.

CalamansiFood

A small, tart Philippine citrus; a source of vitamin C.

Camu camuFood

Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), an Amazonian berry usually sold as a tart powder or in blends; it is one of the highest fruit sources of vitamin C and also carries polyphenols.

CantaloupeFood

An orange-fleshed muskmelon with netted rind; a source of beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

CherimoyaFood

A green Andean custard-apple with sweet, creamy flesh; a source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium.

CherriesFood

The small red-to-dark stone fruit of the cherry tree, eaten sweet or tart; a source of potassium, vitamin C, and the anthocyanins that give the fruit its color.

CloudberryFood

Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus), an amber-colored Nordic bog berry eaten fresh and made into jam and juice across Finland, Scandinavia, and northern Russia; a notably good berry source of vitamin C, it also carries polyphenols.

CoconutFood

The fruit of the coconut palm used throughout South and Southeast Asian cooking; a source of fiber, magnesium, potassium, and iron.

Coconut milkFood

A rich liquid pressed from grated coconut, common in Southeast Asian cooking; a source of magnesium, potassium, and iron.

CranberriesFood

A tart red berry eaten dried, cooked, or as juice. A dietary source of vitamin C and proanthocyanidin plant compounds.

DatesFood

A sweet dried fruit of the date palm. A concentrated dietary source of natural sugars, potassium, and fiber.

Dragon fruitFood

The bright-skinned fruit of a climbing cactus (pitaya), with speckled white or red flesh; a source of vitamin C, fiber, and magnesium, with red-fleshed types a source of betalains.

Dried cranberriesFood

Cranberries dried into chewy, tart-sweet morsels (usually lightly sweetened), scattered over salads, cereals, and baked goods; they carry fiber and the polyphenols of the berry. Distinct from fresh cranberries.

DurianFood

A large, strongly aromatic tropical fruit of Southeast Asia; a source of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.

ElderberriesFood

Small dark berries of the elder shrub, always cooked before eating; a source of vitamin C and anthocyanins.

FigsFood

A soft seeded fruit eaten fresh or dried. A dietary source of fiber, potassium, and natural sugars.

Gac fruitFood

A spiky orange-red Southeast Asian fruit whose aril colors festive Vietnamese rice; a source of beta-carotene, lycopene, and vitamin A.

Goji berriesFood

A small red-orange berry usually eaten dried. A dietary source of the carotenoid zeaxanthin and vitamin A precursors.

GooseberriesFood

Round translucent green-to-red berries with a tart flavor; a source of vitamin C, fiber, and manganese.

GrapefruitFood

A large citrus fruit with tart flesh. A dietary source of vitamin C and, in pink varieties, the carotenoid lycopene.

GrapesFood

Small round fruit eaten fresh or dried as raisins. A dietary source of natural sugars and the plant compound resveratrol in the skins.

GuavaFood

A tropical fruit widely eaten across South and Southeast Asia; a source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and vitamin A.

HoneydewFood

A smooth-rind melon with pale green sweet flesh; a source of vitamin C and potassium.

JackfruitFood

A large tropical fruit eaten ripe or cooked green across South and Southeast Asia; a source of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.

Jujube (red date)Food

A small wrinkled red fruit dried and simmered in East Asian soups and teas; a source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

KiwiFood

A small fruit with green or gold flesh. A concentrated dietary source of vitamin C, with vitamin K and fiber.

KumquatFood

A tiny oval citrus eaten whole, skin and all, with a sweet peel wrapped around tart pulp; it carries vitamin C and fiber, and its edible peel adds polyphenols.

LemonFood

A bright-yellow acidic citrus fruit used for its juice and zest; a source of vitamin C.

LimeFood

A small green acidic citrus fruit prized for its tart juice and zest; a source of vitamin C.

LingonberriesFood

Small tart red berries of Nordic and boreal forests; a source of manganese, vitamin C, and anthocyanins.

LonganFood

A small translucent Southeast-Asian fruit related to lychee, with a single dark seed; a source of vitamin C and potassium.

LoquatFood

A small, round, orange-yellow early-summer fruit with sweet-tart juicy flesh and a few large seeds, eaten fresh across East Asia and the Mediterranean; it carries beta-carotene, vitamin A, and potassium.

LycheeFood

A fragrant tropical fruit with translucent flesh; a source of vitamin C and potassium.

MandarinFood

A small, easy-peeling sweet citrus fruit (tangerine, clementine and satsuma are types); a source of vitamin C and beta-carotene.

MangoFood

A sweet tropical stone fruit. A dietary source of vitamin C and beta-carotene (a vitamin A precursor).

MangosteenFood

A sweet-tart tropical fruit of Southeast Asia; a source of fiber and vitamin C.

MulberriesFood

Elongated sweet-tart berries of the mulberry tree, eaten fresh or dried; a source of vitamin C, iron, and anthocyanins.

NectarineFood

A smooth-skinned variety of peach with firm sweet flesh; a source of vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A.

OlivesFood

The brined or salt-preserved fruit of the olive tree, a staple of the Mediterranean table; a source of vitamin E, fiber, and polyphenols.

OrangeFood

A common citrus fruit eaten fresh or juiced. A dietary source of vitamin C, folate, and fiber.

PapayaFood

A soft orange-fleshed tropical fruit. A dietary source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and the enzyme papain.

PassionfruitFood

A round tropical fruit with aromatic seeded pulp inside a hard rind; a source of fiber, vitamin C, and beta-carotene.

PeachFood

A sweet, fuzzy-skinned orange-fleshed stone fruit; a source of vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A.

PearFood

A sweet tree fruit eaten fresh. A dietary source of fiber and vitamin C.

PersimmonFood

A glossy orange autumn fruit (kaki) eaten crisp or soft-ripe; a source of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and fiber.

PineappleFood

A tropical fruit with tart-sweet flesh. A dietary source of vitamin C, manganese, and the enzyme bromelain.

PlantainFood

A starchy cooking banana used across South and Southeast Asia; a source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and B6.

PlumFood

A juicy stone fruit with smooth skin, eaten fresh or dried as prunes; a source of vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin K.

PomegranateFood

A fruit with juicy red seed arils. A dietary source of vitamin C and polyphenol plant compounds such as ellagic acid.

PomeloFood

The largest citrus fruit, with a thick rind and mild sweet segments popular across Southeast and East Asia; a source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

PrunesFood

Dried plums, dark and soft with a rich sweetness, eaten as a snack or stewed; they carry dietary fiber, the sugar-alcohol sorbitol, potassium, and vitamin K, and are widely discussed in relation to digestion.

QuinceFood

A hard, aromatic pome fruit usually cooked into pastes and preserves; a source of vitamin C, fiber, and copper.

RaisinsFood

Dried grapes, chewy and sweet, eaten as a snack and baked into breads and cereals; drying concentrates the fruit's potassium, iron, fiber, and polyphenols.

RambutanFood

A red hairy-skinned tropical fruit with sweet translucent flesh; a source of vitamin C and copper.

RaspberriesFood

A soft red aggregate berry. A dietary source of fiber, vitamin C, and ellagic acid.

Red currantsFood

Small, translucent, tart red berries that grow in clusters on shrubs across Europe, used in jellies, sauces, and desserts; they carry vitamin C, fiber, and the anthocyanin pigments behind their bright color. Distinct from black currants.

Sea buckthornFood

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides, サジー / Sanddorn), a tart orange berry from a hardy shrub, consumed as juice, purée, oil, or powder across Europe and East Asia; it carries vitamin C, beta-carotene, and polyphenols.

Soursop (guyabano)Food

A soft, tart-sweet tropical fruit; a source of fiber and vitamin C.

Star fruitFood

A ridged tropical fruit (carambola) that forms a star shape when sliced; a source of vitamin C and fiber.

StrawberriesFood

A red garden berry eaten fresh. A dietary source of vitamin C, manganese, and anthocyanin plant pigments.

TamarindFood

The tangy pulp of the tamarind pod used as a souring agent across South and Southeast Asia; a source of fiber, magnesium, and potassium.

WatermelonFood

A large juicy summer melon. Mostly water, with the carotenoid lycopene and vitamin C.

YuzuFood

A fragrant East Asian citrus fruit used for its juice and zest; a source of vitamin C and plant polyphenols.