How Many Calories Are in 1 Peach?

1 medium peach (about 150 grams) contains around 60 calories on average. Most of a peach is water, which makes it a relatively low-calorie fruit. The calorie count can vary by a few calories depending on ripeness; as a peach ripens, some starch turns into sugar, making the flavor noticeably sweeter, but the total calories do not change significantly. Does eating it with or without the skin make a difference? The skin makes up a small part of the peach’s weight, and its calories are almost negligible; peeling it does not noticeably change the total calories. The skin is slightly higher in fiber; a peach eaten with the skin may keep you full a little longer than a peeled peach. How does it compare with dried peaches? Because drying removes water, dried peaches are much more calorie-dense per gram than fresh peaches; 1 handful (30 grams) of dried peaches can approach 80 calories. So eating large amounts of dried fruit as if it were fresh fruit means taking in many more calories in the same volume; portion sizes for dried fruit should be watched more carefully. Where does it stand compared with other fruits? Peaches fall in a similar calorie range to moderately caloric fruits such as apples and pears; they are a little lower in calories than fruits with more sugar, such as bananas and grapes. Fruits with very high water content, such as watermelon and strawberries, are lower in calories than peaches; the main difference comes from the balance of water and sugar in the fruit. Choosing a peach instead of dessert can greatly reduce calories compared with the same serving of dessert, while offering a practical way to get natural sugar and fiber. What is the nutritional value of a peach? Peaches are rich in vitamin C and potassium and also contain a small amount of provitamin A. These nutrients do not appear on a calorie chart, but they make a low-calorie fruit nutritionally valuable. A peach’s fiber content is a little more noticeable when it is eaten with the skin; this can slow digestion and prolong a feeling of fullness. Is there a difference between canned and fresh peaches? Peaches canned in syrup are noticeably higher in calories than fresh peaches; the added sugar syrup can easily increase the calories in a serving to 2 times the amount in fresh peaches. Peaches canned in their own juice (unsweetened) have a calorie content closer to fresh peaches; the label terms “unsweetened” or “packed in its own juice” help distinguish the difference. When are peaches a good choice? 1 slice of peach eaten with yogurt at breakfast adds a small number of calories to the meal while providing fiber and vitamins. Peaches used in desserts (tarts, cakes) become much higher in calories than fresh peaches because of the added sugar and dough; in that case, most of the calories come from the other ingredients in the recipe, not the peaches. Freezing sliced peaches does not change their calories; freezing and thawing only softens their texture a little and does not affect their energy value.