Interesting Facts on Peach

Interesting Facts on Peach
Interesting Facts on Peach

Scientific Name Peach fruit – Prunus persica .
Peach Fruit Family – Rosaceae .
Peach fruit Origin -The peach is native to the region of Northwest China between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Shan mountains

Peach Fruit contain potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, phenolic compounds, folate, dietary fiber, copper, manganese, magnesium, B-complex.
Amazing Health Benefits Of Peach fruit protect against Breast Cancer,Fight Arthritis and Joint Pain,Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease,Treat Erectile Dysfunction,Fight Bacterial and Fungal Infections.

Interesting Facts on Peach

Article shows you the exact minerals, vitamins, cholesterol, carbohydrate, protein, fat compound present in the fruit based on the reference from Source: USDA Nutrient Database

NutrientUnit100g175g224g
Waterg88.87155.52199.07
Energykcal396887
Proteing0.911.592.04
Total lipid (fat)g0.250.440.56
Carbohydrate, by differenceg9.5416.6921.37
Fiber, total dietaryg1.52.63.4
Sugars, totalg8.3914.6818.79
Calcium, Camg61013
Iron, Femg0.250.440.56
Magnesium, Mgmg91620
Phosphorus, Pmg203545
Potassium, Kmg190332426
Sodium, Namg000
Zinc, Znmg0.170.30.38
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acidmg6.611.614.8
Thiaminmg0.0240.0420.054
Riboflavinmg0.0310.0540.069
Niacinmg0.8061.4111.805
Vitamin B-6mg0.0250.0440.056
Folate, DFEµg479
Vitamin B-12µg000
Vitamin A, RAEµg162836
Vitamin A, IUIU326570730
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)mg0.731.281.64
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)µg000
Vitamin DIU000
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)µg2.64.55.8
Fatty acids, total saturatedg0.0190.0330.043
Fatty acids, total monounsaturatedg0.0670.1170.15
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturatedg0.0860.150.193
Fatty acids, total transg000
Cholesterolmg000

WATER
Water is an essential compound needed in the diet to promote good digestion,blood circulation and to flush out the waste toxin – chemical compound from our body .
100g of Peach contains 88.87 g of water .
175g of Peach contains 155.52 g of water .
224g of Peach contains 199.07 g of water .

PROTEINS
Proteins are essential nutrients for our body. Proteins are one of the building blocks of body tissue, and can also serve as a fuel source throughout the day.
100g of Peach contains 0.91 g of PROTEINS .
175g of Peach contains 1.59 g of PROTEINS .
224g of Peach contains 2.04 g of PROTEINS .

FAT (lipid)
Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. Too much fat in your blood, it can increase your risk of heart disease.
100g of Peach contains 0.25 g of Cholesterol .
175g of Peach contains 0.44 g of Cholesterol .
224g of Peach contains 0.56 g of Cholesterol .

IRON
Iron is a mineral that is required for our bodies to function properly. Most of the iron in our body is found in the blood as hemoglobin, which is a protein used to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.
100g of Peach contains 0.25 mg of IRON .
175g of Peach contains 0.44 mg of IRON .
224g of Peach contains 0.56 mg of IRON .

CALCIUM
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium.
100g of Peach contains 6 mg of CALCIUM .
175g of Peach contains 10 mg of CALCIUM .
224g of Peach contains 13 mg of CALCIUM .

CARBOHYDRATE
Carbohydrates are energy-providing nutrients.
100g of Peach contains 9.54 g of CARBOHYDRATE .
175g of Peach contains 16.69 g of CARBOHYDRATE .
224g of Peach contains 21.37 g of CARBOHYDRATE .

POTASSIUM
Potassium is a mineral that help muscles contract, regulate fluids and mineral in and out of body cells, and helps maintain normal blood pressure by blunting the effect of sodium.
100g of Peach contains 190 mg of POTASSIUM .
175g of Peach contains 332 mg of POTASSIUM .
224g of Peach contains 426 mg of POTASSIUM .

VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid, which is the form of vitamin C found in most foods.Vitamin C is needed for proper growth, development, and to heal wounds.
100g of Peach contains 6.6 mg of VITAMIN C .
175g of Peach contains 11.6 mg of VITAMIN C .
224g of Peach contains 14.8 mg of VITAMIN C .

VITAMIN B12
100g of Peach contains 0 g of VITAMIN B12 .
175g of Peach contains 0 g of VITAMIN B12 .
224g of Peach contains 0 g of VITAMIN B12 .

SODIUM
Sodium in the diet (called dietary sodium) is measured in milligrams (mg).
100g of Peach contains 0 mg of SODIUM .
175g of Peach contains 0 mg of SODIUM .
224g of Peach contains 0 mg of SODIUM .

DIETARY FIBER
Fiber promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools.
100g of Peach contains 1.5 g of DIETARY FIBER .
175g of Peach contains 2.6 g of DIETARY FIBER .
224g of Peach contains 3.4 g of DIETARY FIBER .

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