The CDC journal: Preventing Chronic Disease put forth a method for defining and ranking power-house fruits. They are defined by twelve nutrients (100g serving size): concentration of calories, sugar, fiber, antioxidant content (mmol/100g), omega 3’s, glycemic load, vitamin A, vitamin B (Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, folate, biotin, B12, pantothenic acid), vitamin C, E, K, and potassium.
This is the single most comprehensive fruit ranking system in the world:
30. Grapes (Score: 23.30)
29. Figs (Score: 25.16)
28. Banana (28.43)
27. Cherries (sweet) (Score: 31.00)
26. Pear (Score: 32.65)
25. Apple (Score: 32.87)
24. Mango (Score: 33.35)
23. Tangerine (Score: 34.36)
22. Plum (Score: 35.47)
21. Passion fruit (Score: 35.77)
20. Clementine (Score: 36.51)
19. Pineapple (Score: 36.80)
18. Orange (Score: 37.00)
17. Watermelon (Score: 37.39)
16. Pomegranate (Score: 37.69)
15. Peach (Score: 38.10)
14. Nectarine (Score: 38.65)
13. Grapefruit (Score: 39.07)
12. Honeydew (Score: 40.76)
11. Apricot (Score: 41.35)
10. Blueberry (Score: 44.44)
9. Cherry (sour) (Score: 44.78)
8. Cantaloupe (Score: 46.30)
7. Papaya (Score: 47.20)
6. Kiwi (Score: 47.85)
5. Cranberry (Score: 48.00)
4. Strawberry (Score: 53.50)
3. Guava (Score: 55.28)
2. Raspberry (Score: 61.54)
1. Blackberry (Score: 64.00)
