Peach Nutrition and Benefits

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Peaches are wonderful, delectable fruits that are low in calories, and contain no saturated fats.

Peaches contain numerous valuable minerals and vitamins.

Peaches are a good source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and helps the body fight harmful, free radicals.

Peaches are also a good source of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene.

Beta carotene converts into Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is an essential vitamin needed for vision health. It also helps the body maintain healthy mucous membranes and skin.

Fruits such as peaches, which are high in Vitamin A also help protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Rich in many vital minerals such as potassium, fluoride and iron, peaches are a good choice to include in your diet.

Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that help control heart rate and blood pressure.

Fluoride is known to aid in strengthening developing bone structure, including teeth, and is important for the prevention of tooth decay.

Iron is important for red blood cell formation, and helps to prevent anemia.

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Peaches are also a good source of dietary fibre which is important for bowel health and regularity.

Peaches are also high in anti-oxidants.

Antioxidants are believed to help prevent and repair oxidative stress, a process that damages body cells and has been linked to the development of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Peach Nutritional Values

Nutrition Facts:

Per Selected Serving: 1 large peach (2 3/4" diameter/175 grams)

The Percent of Daily Values (%DV), are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Calorie Information
Amounts per selected serving		%DV
Calories	68.3 (286 kJ)	3%
From Carbohydrate	59.2 (248 kJ)
From Fat	3.7 (15.5 kJ)
From Protein	5.4 (22.6 kJ)
Carbohydrates
Amounts per selected serving		%DV
Total Carbohydrate	17.3 g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.6 g	10%
Sugars	14.7 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Amounts per selected serving		%DV
Total Fat	0.4 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g
Total Omega-3 fatty acids	3.5 mg
Total Omega-6 fatty acids	147.0 mg
Protein and Amino Acids
Amounts per selected serving		%DV
Protein	1.6 g	3%
Vitamins
Amounts per selected serving		%DV
Vitamin A	570.0 IU	11%
Vitamin C	11.6 mg	19%
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)	1.3 mg	6%
Vitamin K	4.6 mcg	6%
Thiamin	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	3%
Niacin	1.4 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	2%
Folate	7.0 mcg	2%
Pantothenic Acid	0.3 mg	3%
Choline	10.7 mg
Betaine	0.5 mg
Minerals
Amounts per selected serving		%DV
Calcium	10.5 mg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	15.7 mg	4%
Phosphorus	35.0 mg	4%
Potassium	333.0 mg	10%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	0.2 mcg	0%
Fluoride	7.0 mcg
Other
Amounts per selected serving		%DV
Water	155.0 g
Ash	0.8 g
Sterols
Amounts per selected serving		%DV
Phytosterols	17.5 g

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