17 Fruits Highest in Water
Water is an essential nutrient required to maintain homeostasis in our bodies. (1)
A deficiency in water, called dehydration, leads to headaches, loss of appetite, confusion, unexplained tiredness, and even seizures. (2) Excessive dehydration can even lead to death.
Conversely consuming too much water can lead to disorientation, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and in extreme cases, death. (3)
The U.S. Reference Dietary Intake (RDI) for water is 3.7 liters (130oz) per day for men and 2.7 liters (95oz) for women. (4) Though people who are active and under the sun should consume more.
Even though most vegetables provide more water than fruits, fruits are still a great source.
Fruits high in water include watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupes, peaches, Asian pears, blackberries, and papayas.
In addition to the 17 fruits listed below, you can see nutrient ranking of over 100 fruits and fruits juices high in water.
List of Fruits High in Water
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Up to 91% water
1. Watermelon + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 140.8ml (5oz) 91.5ml (3.2oz) -
Up to 91% water
2. Strawberries + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 151ml (5.3oz) 91ml (3.2oz) -
Up to 91% water
3. Grapefruit + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 209ml (7.4oz) 90.9ml (3.2oz) -
Up to 90% water
4. Cantaloupe + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 159.6ml (5.6oz) 90.2ml (3.2oz) -
Up to 89% water
5. Peaches + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 136.9ml (4.8oz) 88.9ml (3.1oz) -
Up to 88% water
6. Asian Pear + Add
Water per Fruit Water per 100g 107.7ml (3.8oz) 88.3ml (3.1oz) -
Up to 88% water
7. Blackberries + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 126.9ml (4.5oz) 88.2ml (3.1oz) -
Up to 88% water
8. Papaya + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 127.7ml (4.5oz) 88.1ml (3.1oz) -
Up to 88% water
9. Nectarines + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 125.3ml (4.4oz) 87.6ml (3.1oz) -
Up to 87% water
10. Plums + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 143.9ml (5.1oz) 87.2ml (3.1oz) -
Up to 87% water
11. Oranges + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 156.2ml (5.5oz) 86.8ml (3.1oz) -
Up to 86% water
12. Apricots + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 133.8ml (4.7oz) 86.4ml (3oz) -
Up to 86% water
13. Pineapple + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 141.9ml (5oz) 86ml (3oz) -
Up to 86% water
14. Raspberries + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 105.5ml (3.7oz) 85.8ml (3oz) -
Up to 86% water
15. Apples + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 107ml (3.8oz) 85.6ml (3oz) -
Up to 84% water
16. Blueberries + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 124.6ml (4.4oz) 84.2ml (3oz) -
Up to 83% water
17. Mangos + Add
Water per Cup Water per 100g 137.7ml (4.9oz) 83.5ml (2.9oz)
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Data Sources and References
- Armstrong LE, Ganio MS, Klau JF, Johnson EC, Casa DJ, Maresh CM. Biobehavioral variation in human water needs: How adaptations, early life environments, and the life course affect body water homeostasis Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2014 Feb;39(2):138-44. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2012-0369. Epub 2013 Jul 29. 24476468
- National Library of Medicine - Adult Dehydration by Kory Taylor and Elizabeth B. Jones.
- National Library of Medicine - Water Toxicity Basil V. Peechakara and Mohit Gupta.
- Institute of Medicine Reference Intakes for Water
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