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Agriculture · Q871

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 871

Q871

Among cucurbits, which fruit is richest in iron content

A.
Musk melon
B.
Bitter gourd
C.
Watermelon
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Among cucurbits, which fruit is richest in iron content Watermelon.
According to USDA, 100 grams of watermelon has about 0.24 gm of iron. Watermelons are rich in vitamin C, which further increases the efficiency of non-heme iron in the body. Watermelon is also a good source of lycopene and beta-carotene which helps in increasing iron absorption in the body.