Fruits

Peaches

Vitamin A and C-rich stone fruit

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Top benefits
  • - Weight Management (Low Energy Density)
  • - Hydration
  • - Antioxidant Support
  • - Skin Health & Collagen Support
  • - Eye Health
Best use
Food-first guidance: use as a whole food, pair for absorption, watch portion if calorie-dense.
Safety
Always check interactions if pregnant, on medications (e.g., blood thinners), or managing chronic conditions.

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Nutrients

Calories39
Carbohydrate9.54
Dietary Fiber1.5
Sugars8.39
Protein0.91
Total Fat0.25
Vitamin C6.6
Vitamin A326
Potassium190
Magnesium9

Active compounds

Flavonols (e.g., quercetin glycosides)

Flavonoids present in peaches that exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and vasoprotective properties and may modulate cellular signaling pathways.

Pectin

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Chlorogenic acid

A major phenolic compound in peaches that has antioxidant activity, modulates glucose metabolism in experimental models, and may contribute to anti-inflammatory effects.

Neochlorogenic acid

An isomer of chlorogenic acid found in peach flesh that acts as an antioxidant and has been associated with protective effects against oxidative stress in vitro.

Anthocyanins (e.g., cyanidin derivatives)

Pigments concentrated mainly in peach skin that provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions and contribute to vascular and cellular protection.

Carotenoids (beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin)

Fat-soluble pigments that serve as provitamin A and antioxidants, supporting vision, skin health, and cellular protection from photo-oxidative stress.

Health benefits

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Weight Management (Low Energy Density)moderate

Peaches are low in calories and high in water and fiber, which can increase satiety per calorie and support weight-management strategies when substituted for higher-calorie snacks.

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Hydrationstrong

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Antioxidant Supportmoderate

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Skin Health & Collagen Supportemerging

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Eye Healthmoderate

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Digestive Healthmoderate

Provides soluble fiber (pectin) which supports regularity, promotes healthy gut bacteria, and can slow carbohydrate absorption.

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Heart & Blood Pressure Supportmoderate

Potassium combined with dietary fiber and polyphenols in peaches can support healthy blood pressure regulation and vascular function as part of an overall heart-healthy diet.

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Anti-Inflammatory Potentialemerging

Peach polyphenols (chlorogenic and neochlorogenic acids, flavonols) exhibit anti-inflammatory activity in cell and animal studies and may reduce inflammatory markers as part of a polyphenol-rich diet.

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Postprandial Glycemic Responsemoderate

Because peaches are moderate in sugars but provide fiber and polyphenols, consuming whole peaches can blunt post-meal glucose spikes compared with refined carbohydrate snacks.

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Immune Supportstrong

High vitamin C content (about 60–61 mg/100 g) supports collagen synthesis and enhances several immune cell functions, helping the body respond to infections and heal tissues.

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