Peach

One medium peach contains 50 calories, 0.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of cholesterol and sodium, 15 grams of carbohydrates, 13 grams of sugar, 2 grams of fiber and 1 gram of protein. It provides 6% of your daily vitamin A needs and 15% of your daily vitamin C needs, and also contains 2% or more of daily vitamin E and K, iron, choline, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc and copper.

Peaches are low in calories and contain no saturated fat. However, they are packed with numerous health-promoting compounds, minerals, and vitamins. Fresh peaches are a moderate source of antioxidants and vitamin C, which are necessary for the construction of connective tissue in the human body. Consuming foods rich in vitamin C helps a person develop resistance to infections and helps eliminate harmful free radicals that cause some cancers.

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