Nectarine and Peach
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Eye care
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
10.60 g
99+
9.54 g
99+
Fiber
1.70 g
29
1.50 g
31
Sugar
7.90 g
37
8.39 g
32
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.91 g
29
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg
22
16.00 mcg
23
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
28
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
32
0.03 mg
29
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg
6
0.81 mg
12
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg
35
0.15 mg
40
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg
30
4.00 mcg
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg
99+
6.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg
14
0.73 mg
15
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
2.60 mcg
24
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg
8
91.00 mcg
14
Choline
6.20 mg
18
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.32 g
26
0.25 g
31
Minerals
Potassium
201.00 mg
35
190.00 mg
40
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.25 mg
40
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.06 mg
40
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.68 mg
2
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
2.00 mg
36
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
111.00 mg
17
84.00 mg
23
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
87.60 g
24
88.87 g
16
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.43 g
31
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
39.00 kcal
32
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal
26
239.00 kcal
35
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
54.00 kcal
20
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
30
375.00 kcal
3
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
12
223.00 kcal
40
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Reliance, Sweet Scarlet, Spring Snow, Sugar May, Santa Rosa, Red Beauty, Glowhaven, Cresthaven and Redhaven Peaches
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
- In china, peaches are considered as a symbol of good luck.
- From 1982, august is National peach month in USA.
- In roman times, Peaches were also called as Persian apples, as people assumed that they originated from Persia.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Greece, Italy, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Prunus persica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Prunus
Species
P. persica
P. persica
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Nectarine and Peach
We might think that Nectarine and Peach are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Peach Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Peach is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Peach with peel is 44.00 kcal and 39.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Nectarine and Peach belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Nectarine and Peach is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Peach belongs to Rosaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Peach belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
