...the nutritional value of nectarines and full nectarine nutrition information...
The nectarine is fairly high in vitamin A and beta carotene, with good levels of potassium and dietary fibre.
Nectarines contain good levels of beta carotene which helps to protect the cells from free radical damage, provides a source of vitamin A and helps in the function of the immune and reproductive systems.
Nectarines provide a good source of vitamin A which is good for eyesight and helps to fight off viral infections.
Nectarines also contain reasonably high amounts of potassium
which help the nerves and muscles to function properly, maintains the bodies' acid balance and helps to lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Nectarines are also a good source of vitamin B3 (niacin), which helps to stabilise blood sugar, helps the body to process fats and also helps to lower
cholesterol
levels.
One nectarine contains around 62 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF NECTARINES:
Nectarines, raw
Refuse: 9% (Pit) Scientific Name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica NDB No: 09191 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Nutrient
Units
1.00 X 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) ------- 142g
Proximates
Water
g
124.38
Energy
kcal
62
Energy
kJ
263
Protein
g
1.51
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.45
Ash
g
0.68
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
14.98
Fiber, total dietary
g
2.4
Sugars, total
g
11.20
Sucrose
g
6.92
Glucose (dextrose)
g
2.23
Fructose
g
1.95
Lactose
g
0.00
Maltose
g
0.00
Galactose
g
0.00
Starch
g
0.10
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
9
Iron, Fe
mg
0.40
Magnesium, Mg
mg
13
Phosphorus, P
mg
37
Potassium, K
mg
285
Sodium, Na
mg
0
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.24
Copper, Cu
mg
0.122
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.077
Selenium, Se
mcg
0.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
7.7
Thiamin
mg
0.048
Riboflavin
mg
0.038
Niacin
mg
1.597
Pantothenic acid
mg
0.263
Vitamin B-6
mg
0.036
Folate, total
mcg
7
Folic acid
mcg
0
Folate, food
mcg
7
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE
7
Choline, total
mg
8.8
Betaine
mg
0.3
Vitamin B-12
mcg
0.00
Vitamin B-12, added
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE
24
Retinol
mcg
0
Carotene, beta
mcg
213
Carotene, alpha
mcg
0
Cryptoxanthin, beta
mcg
139
Vitamin A, IU
IU
471
Lycopene
mcg
0
Lutein + zeaxanthin
mcg
185
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
1.09
Vitamin E, added
mg
0.00
Tocopherol, beta
mg
0.01
Tocopherol, gamma
mg
0.01
Tocopherol, delta
mg
0.01
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
IU
0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
mcg
3.1
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g
0.036
4:0
g
0.000
6:0
g
0.000
8:0
g
0.000
10:0
g
0.000
12:0
g
0.000
14:0
g
0.000
16:0
g
0.033
18:0
g
0.003
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.125
16:1 undifferentiated
g
0.003
18:1 undifferentiated
g
0.122
20:1
g
0.000
22:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
0.160
18:2 undifferentiated
g
0.158
18:3 undifferentiated
g
0.003
18:4
g
0.000
20:4 undifferentiated
g
0.000
20:5 n-3 (EPA)
g
0.000
22:5 n-3 (DPA)
g
0.000
22:6 n-3 (DHA)
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g
0.007
Threonine
g
0.013
Isoleucine
g
0.013
Leucine
g
0.020
Lysine
g
0.023
Methionine
g
0.009
Cystine
g
0.007
Phenylalanine
g
0.016
Tyrosine
g
0.010
Valine
g
0.018
Arginine
g
0.013
Histidine
g
0.011
Alanine
g
0.024
Aspartic acid
g
0.807
Glutamic acid
g
0.048
Glycine
g
0.016
Proline
g
0.014
Serine
g
0.026
Other
Alcohol, ethyl
g
0.0
Caffeine
mg
0
Theobromine
mg
0
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
The nectarine is fairly high in vitamin A and beta carotene, with good levels of potassium and dietary fibre.
