Water Content of Foods Food Water Content (%) Meat Pork, raw, composite of lean cuts 53-60 Beef, raw, retail cuts 50-70 Chicken, raw meat without skin 74 Fish, muscle proteins 65-81 Fruits Berries, cherries, pears 80-85 Apples, peaches, oranges, grapefruit 85-90 Rhubarb, strawberries, tomatoes 90-95 Vegetables Peas (green) 74-80 Beets, broccoli, carrots, potatoes 80-90 Asparagus, beans, cabbage, 90-95 cauliflower, lettuceWater Content of Foods Food Water Content (%) Meat Pork, raw, composite of lean cuts 53-60 Beef, raw, retail cuts 50-70 Chicken, raw meat without skin 74 Fish, muscle proteins 65-81 Fruits Berries, cherries, pears 80-85 Apples, peaches, oranges, grapefruit 85-90 Rhubarb, strawberries, tomatoes 90-95 Vegetables Peas (green) 74-80 Beets, broccoli, carrots, potatoes 80-90 Asparagus, beans, cabbage, 90-95 cauliflower, lettuce