Fruit is healthy to eat, as the majority of fruits have little fat content and they are cholesterol-free. Fruit lowers cholesterol and promotes healthy bowel movements due to the fiber fruit contains. A diet that includes a significant amount of fruit may offer protection against heart disease, diabetes, kidney stones and the loss of bone. Certain fruits have a higher caloric content than others, but most fruits are low in calories.
Berries
One half cup of blackberries has about 31 calories. One half cup of blueberries contains about 41 calories. Cranberries contain about 25 calories per one half cup. One half cup of elderberries contains about 52 calories. Mulberries contain about 30 calories per one half cup. Strawberries have about 23 calories per one half cup.
Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits supply a high amount of vitamin C. Three fourths of a cup of oranges contains about 62 calories. One half cup of tangerines has about 37 calories. One half cup of grapefruit contains about 37 calories. One lemon contains about 21 calories and one lime contains about 20 calories.
Melons
Melons are not high in calories. One cup of melon balls contains about 60 calories, and one cup of honeydew balls has about 64 calories. One cup of watermelon balls contains about 46 calories
Other Fruits
One half cup of apples contains about 32 calories. Apricots contain about 37 calories a cup. Avocados are a little high in calories and contain about 120 calories per one half cup. One-half cup of banana pieces contains about 66 calories. Cherries contain approximately 37 calories per one half cup. One half cup of deglet noor dates contains about 250 calories. One large fig contains approximately 47 calories. One half cup of seedless grapes contains about 55 calories. One half cup of kiwi has about 53 calories. Nectarines have about 30 calories per one half cup. Papaya has about 27 calories per one half cup. One half cup of peaches contains about 33 calories. One half cup of pears contains about 47 calories. One whole persimmon contains about 31 calories. One half cup of pineapple contains about 37 calories. Plums contain about 37 calories per one half cup. One pomegranate has about 104 calories and seedless raisins contain about 247 calories per one half cup.
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