Garbo fruit, also known as Eros wood, delicious tropical grapes, etc., belongs to the myrtle family of trees cherry blossom plants.
Jiabao fruit is native to Brazil, Bolivia and other places in South America, and was introduced in Taiwan in China in the 1960s, and then planted in Fujian, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Sichuan, Hubei, Guangxi and other places.
Because the fruit of the garbo fruit is very similar to the grape, it is also called "tree grape". Ripe garbo fruit is rounded, the skin is firm and smooth, and the flesh is juicy and translucent, sweet and delicious.
In addition, garbo fruit belongs to the shrub tree, evergreen in all seasons, flowers and fruits are interdependent, and has high ornamental value.
What nutrients does garbo fruit contain?
Garbo fruit contains a variety of nutrients. There is no nutritional content data on garbo fruit in China's Food Ingredient List.
According to an article published in Economic Forest Research by Tang Li et al. in 2014, every 100 grams of garbo fruit contains:
0.17 g protein, 0.04 g fat, 70 mg dietary fiber, 60 mcg carotene, 0.7 mg vitamin E, 0.02 mg vitamin B1, 0.19 mg vitamin B2, 0.24 mg vitamin PP, 21.67 mg vitamin C, 6.3 mg calcium, 9.2 mg phosphorus, 151 mg potassium, 1.8 mg sodium, 9 mg magnesium, 0.5 mg iron, 0.12 mg manganese, 0.33 mg zinc and 0.7 mcg selenium.
In addition, the leaves, fruits, peels, etc. of garbo fruit contain a variety of phytochemicals, mainly flavonoids and polyphenols. These phytochemicals have certain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-cancer effects.
The nutrition of garbo fruit vs grapes, what is the difference
According to the Chinese Food Ingredient List (2009), 100 g of grapes provides 44 kcal of energy, which contains 10.3 g of carbohydrates, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 0.4 g of dietary fiber, 50 mcg of carotene, 0.7 mg of vitamin E, 0.04 mg of vitamin B1, 0.02 mg of vitamin B2, 0.2 mg of vitamin PP, 25 mg of vitamin C, 5 mg of calcium, 13 mg of phosphorus, 104 mg of potassium, 1.3 mg of sodium, and 8 mg of magnesium 0.4 mg iron, 0.06 mg manganese, 0.18 mg zinc, 0.2 mcg selenium and 0.09 mg copper.
In addition, the fruit and peel of grapes also contain polyphenols (such as tannins, etc.) bioactive ingredients.
Compared with garbage fruit and grapes, garbage fruit has a higher content of dietary fiber and carotene, while the fat content is lower, and the mineral content is generally higher than that of grapes, including calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc and selenium.
Is Gerberberry cost-effective?
Fruits are not only less energetic, but also contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, which are higher in nutritional value. Fruits also have certain health benefits, and a well-dietary intake of fruits can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, major gastrointestinal cancers (esophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers), and the risk of weight gain in female adults.
The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016) recommend that adult residents consume 200-350 grams of fruit per day.
From the perspective of nutritional composition, gerbera has a low fat content and a high content of various minerals, but in general, the nutritional content of gerber fruit is similar to that of grapes and other fruits, but the price is at least 3-4 times higher, and from the perspective of price: nutrition ratio, grapes and other fruits are much more affordable.
Of course, those who like to eat juicy, sweet fruits, and those who are willing to buy them when economic conditions permit, that is their own business.
In daily life, it is recommended to choose fresh seasonal fruits and pay attention to changing the type of purchase, so as to increase the type of food intake to meet the body's needs for a variety of nutrients.
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Author | Dr. Ma Health Group Yan Xinyu Master Student
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