Are peaches high in calories?

Jul 01, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I have been craving nectarines quite a bit, but I am currently on a diet. My friend told me that nectarines are high in calories. Is that true?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The calorie content of nectarines is not high. Specifically, every 100 grams of nectarine contains approximately 44 kilocalories, indicating a relatively low caloric content. Nectarines mainly consist of water and have a low fat content of only 0.32 grams, so consuming more nectarines will not lead to a significant increase in fat. In addition, nectarines are rich in nutrients such as sugars, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, which contribute to maintaining good health. Nectarines are a nutritious fruit with low calorie content, and moderate consumption is beneficial to the body.