Nectarine Nutrition facts
Nectarine
Sweet, delicious nectarine is a closely related fruit species to peaches. As in peach, it also can be described as a drupe (fruit flesh surrounded by central solitary, hard seed) belonging to the genus: Prunus, a large group of tree fruits, which also includes plums, damson, almonds, etc.
This novel fruit is appreciated worldwide for its juicy, fragrant aroma, and unique taste. It thought to have originated in China and from were spread to Central Asia and Persia to Europe through the ancient silk route.
Scientific name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica.
Nectarine is a medium-sized deciduous tree with arching branches. It requires an icy winter season followed by warm weather for the proper development of buds. White or pinkish-white flowers appear in early spring, which develops subsequently into beautiful fruits by June.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 44 Kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.55 g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.06 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.32 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 5 µg | 1% |
| Niacin | 1.125 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 332 IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper | 0.086 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.28 mg | 3.5% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.54 mg | 2.5% |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 1.5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 150 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 98 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 130 µg | -- |