Research Article

Coccoloba uvifera (L.) (Polygonaceae) Fruit: Phytochemical Screening and Potential Antioxidant Activity

Table 2

Phytochemical components of C. uvifera fruit.

Phytochemical componentValue

Anthocyanins (mg of pelargonidin equivalents/100 g of fruit weight)32.94 ± 3.29
Ascorbic acid (mg of ascorbic acid equivalents/100 g of fruit weight)6.25 ± 0.87
Total phenolic compounds (mg of gallic acid equivalents/100 g of fruit weight)177.23 ± 9.45
Total flavonoids compounds (mg of quercetin equivalents/100 g of fruit weight)9.67 ± 1.12