The water content in foods is highly variable:
— 10 to 20% in cereals,
— 60 to 75% in meats and animal flesh,
— 80 to 90% in fruits and vegetables
Chicken Meat
Water content: 74%
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Beef Meat
Water content: 50 to 70%
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Fish
Water content: 65 to 81%
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Pears
Water content: 80 to 85%
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Apples, Peaches, Oranges
Water content: 85 to 90%
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Avocado, Banana
Water content: 74 to 80%
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Carrot, Potato
Water content: 80 to 90%
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Lettuce, Lentils
Water content: 90 to 95%
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Honey
Water content: 20%
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Jam
Water content: 28%
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Flour, Rice
Water content: 12%
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Milk Powder
Water content: 4%
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