Mineral content in common fruits of Bangladesh

Abstract

Thirty different common fruits of Bangladesh have been analysed for their content of
essential minerals, such as caiciuim, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium,
iron, zinc and copper. Calcium and phosphorus content in fruits analysed varied from
4 to 61 mg and 8,9 to 102 mg per 100 g EP respectively. Magnesium content in some
fruits was found to be relatively high and ranged between 9,8 -58 mg per 100 g EP,
Banana contains fairly good amount of magnesium. Fruits are good sources of
potassium. Banana and zizyphus were found to be outstandingly rich in potassium.
Sodium content of fruits was found relatively low (0,09 - 10.0 mg / 100 g EP), Fruits
analyzed were low in their content of iron, zinc and copper. Thus, fruits cannot be
suggested as the good sources for trace minerals.