yields and nutrient content of selected fresh fruits proximate composition edible yields and selected nutrients were measured in cantaloupe cherries grapes nectarines plums and watermelon sampled in six major us markets yields were lowest about 55 for the melons but were much higher about 90 or above for other fruits fruits were high in moisture low in protein fat and energy the estimated carbohydrate content ranged from about 8 for the melons to 17 for cherries vitamins a and c were present in moderate concentrations but fruits were found to be low in vitamin b6 folic acid and pantothenic acid as well as in the mineral elements