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Comparison of the mean concentration of heavy metals in various fruits.
| Fruit type | Country | As (μg/Kg) | Pb (μg/Kg) | Cd (μg/Kg) | Cu (μg/Kg) | Zn (μg/Kg) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) | Iran | 28.58 | 33.81 | 35.22 | 157.87 | 288.46 | Present study |
| cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) | Egypt | – | 145070 | 14120 | 92260 | 74140 | [56] |
| cucumber | China | 380 | 672 | 118 | 2440 | 78800 | [57] |
| Mango | Bangladesh | 13 | 642 | 5 | 7891 | 604 | [58] |
| Banana | Bangladesh | – | 3 | – | 946 | 235 | [58] |
| Fresh fruits | China | 57 | 11.3 | 3.3 | 741.2 | 1852.7 | [59] |
