Quince

Benefits

Drawbacks

• source of vitamin C, iron, and potassium
• high in pectin, a soluble fiber

• often cooked with large amounts of sugar to offset tartness
• seeds contain a cyanide compound

Radishes

Benefits

Drawbacks

• fair source of vitamin C
• low-calorie and high in fiber

• can produce gas in some people
• salicylate content may provoke allergic reaction in people sensitive to aspirin

Raspberries

  Benefits

  Drawbacks

• excellent source of vitamin C
• contains useful amounts of folate, iron, and potassium
• provide bioflavonoids, which may protect against cancer
• high in fiber

• contain a natural salicylate which may provoke allergic reaction in people sensitive to aspirin
• contains oxalic acid, which can aggravate kidney and bladder stones in susceptible persons

Seaweed

Benefits

Drawbacks

• excellent source of iodine
• provides wide spectrum of minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and potassium

• none notable

Spinach

Benefits

Drawbacks

• rich source of vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, and potassium
• contains vitamins C and B6 and ribolflavin

• oxalic acid reduces iron and calcium absorption, and can accelerate the formation of bladder and kidney stones

Squash

Benefits

Drawbacks

• summer varieties provide some folate and vitamins A and C
• winter varieties are extremely rich in beta carotene and are a good source of potassium and fiber

• none notable

Strawberries

Benefits

Drawbacks

• excellent source of vitamin C
• contains folate and potassium
• low in calories and high in fiber
• provide anticancer bioflavonoids

• provoke allergic reaction in some people
• contain oxalic acid, which reduce mineral absorption and may aggravate kidney and bladder stones

Tangerine

Benefits

Drawbacks

• good source of Vitamin C, beta carotene, and potassium

• oils in peels may irritate the skin of some people