Sweet Cherry and Nectarine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
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
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.00 g
20
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
2.10 g
25
1.70 g
29
Sugar
12.80 g
13
7.90 g
37
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.15 mg
99+
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.20 mg
31
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
37
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.00 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg
27
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg
16
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
6.10 mg
19
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
222.00 mg
33
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.36 mg
31
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
21.00 mg
24
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.07 mg
38
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.06 mg
37
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
27.00 mg
99+
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
82.25 g
99+
87.60 g
24
Ash
0.48 g
28
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
66.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal
12
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal
34
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
410.00 kcal
3
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-8
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Russia
Germany
Top Exporter
Poland
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
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. avium
P. persica
Generic Group
Rose
Rose
Difference Between Sweet Cherry and Nectarine
We might think that Sweet Cherry and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sweet Cherry and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sweet Cherry and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and Nectarine with peel is 63.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sweet Cherry and Nectarine 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 Sweet Cherry and Nectarine is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
