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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated June 17, 2007

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Nectarines

Nectarines

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About Nectarines:

Nectarines like peaches without the fuzzy skin. Nectarines are a great source for vitamin A and various phytochemicals that are good for your eyes and joints.

Healthy Nectarine Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Nectarines:

The following nutrition information is for one serving of nectarines. That would be about one cup of nectarine slices, or 138 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw nectarines.

Macronutrients:

Water: 120.87 g

Calories: 61

Protein: 1.46 g

Carbohydrates: 14.56 g

Fiber: 2.3 g

Sugars: 10.89 g

Total Fat: 0.44 g

Saturated Fat: 0.035 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.121 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.156 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 8 mg

Iron: 0.39 mg

Magnesium: 12 mg

Phosphorus: 36 mg

Potassium: 277 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

Zinc: 0.23 mg

Vitamin C: 7.5 mg

Thiamin: 0.047 mg

Riboflavin: 0.037 mg

Niacin: 1.553 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.255 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.035 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 7 mcg

Vitamin A: 458 IU

Vitamin E: 1.06 mg

Vitamin K: 3.0 mg

Phytonutrients:

beta Carotene: 207 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 135 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 179 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

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