Peaches Nutrition facts
Peaches
Delicious and widely popular peaches are native to China, from where they spread to the rest of the world via the ancient silk route. Peach fruits belong to the genus: Prunus, in the family of Rosaceae. Scientific name: Prunus persica.
Technically, peach fruit is a 'drupe' having similar features as that of other Prunus members including plums, nectarine, almonds, and damson.
The peach is described as a small deciduous tree. It grows up to 25 to 30 feet tall and is widely grown in the United States, Europe, and China for its juicy fruits.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 39 Kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.54 g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.91 g | 1.5% |
| Total Fat | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 4% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 4 µg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.806 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 mg | 3% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 mg | 2.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 326 IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6 µg | 2% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper | 0.068 mg | 7.5% |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.61 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 11 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 1.5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 162 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 67 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 91 µg | -- |