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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated June 17, 2007

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Peach

Peach

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About Peaches:

Peaches are low in calories and are a good source of vitamin A, phytochemicals and fiber.

Healthy Peach Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Peaches:

The following information is for one serving of a peach. That would be about one medium peach about two and one-half inches in diameter, or 98 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw peaches.

Macronutrients:

Water: 87.09 g

Calories: 38

Protein: 0.89 g

Carbohydrates: 9.35 g

Fiber: 1.5 g

Sugars: 8.22 g

Total Fat: 0.25 g

Saturated Fat: 0.019 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.084 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 6 mg

Iron: 0.25 mg

Magnesium: 9 mg

Phosphorus: 20 mg

Potassium: 186 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

Zinc: 0/17 mg

Vitamin C: 6.5 mg

Thiamin: 0.024 mg

Riboflavin: 0.030 mg

Niacin: 0.790 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.150 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.025 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 4 mcg

Vitamin A: 319 IU

Vitamin E: 0.72 mg

Vitamin K: 2.5 mcg

Phytonutrients:

Phytosterols: 10 mg

beta Carotene: 159 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 66 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 89 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
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