Apples, Oranges and Bananas Top American Fruit Choices

WASHINGTON, DC – In 2017, almost 114 pounds of fresh and processed fruit were available, per person, for U.S. consumption. According to the Economic Research Service’s loss-adjusted food availability data, loss-adjusted apple juice availability stood at 13.8 pounds (1.6 gallons) per person. When combined with fresh apples (almost 10 pounds per person), and canned, dried, and frozen apples (3.4 pounds per person), the fruit took the top spot for total fruit consumption. While orange consumption came in second, loss-adjusted orange juice availability has steadily declined, reaching a low of just more than 18 pounds (2.1 gallons) per person in 2017. The loss-adjusted availability of fresh bananas was 14 pounds per person, which is 4 pounds per person more than fresh apples. Loss-adjusted availability of grapes reached 7.6 pounds per person, while strawberries, pineapple, and watermelon rounded out the list of America’s top fruit choices.