HEALTH & VITALITY
Plums | Peaches | Nectarines
WONDERFULLY DELICIOUS STONE FRUIT IS LOW IN CALORIES WITH NO SATURATED FATS.
PLUMS, PEACHES & NECTARINES ARE PACKED WITH NUMEROUS HEALTH PROMOTING COMPOUNDS, MINERALS & VITAMINS.
PLUMS
Plums are delicious to eat and contain a wealth of health-giving vitamins and vital minerals.
Plums are:
- High in fibre
- A good source of Vitamins A and C
- Contain Vitamin E (0.61mg per 100g)
- High in potassium (240mg per 100g)
and carotene (376mg / 100g) - Low in fat and calories
Source: The composition of foods sixth summary edition by McCance and Widdowson
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF PLUMS
| KJ | FIBRE (g) | CALCIUM (mg) | IRON (mg) | MAGNESIUM (mg) | POTASSIUM (mg) | VITAMIN A (Re) | VITAMIN C (mg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMS (Medium 50g) | 115 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 86 | 16 | 5.0 |
Source: NRIND Food Composition Tables
PEACHES
One peach counts as one part of your 5-a-day portion of fruit and vegetable as they contain a wealth of health-giving vitamins and vital minerals.
Peaches are:
- High in fibre
- A good source of Vitamin C (31mg per 100g) and Vitamin A
- Contain Vitamin E (0.61mg per 100g)
- High in potassium (240mg per 100g)
and carotene (376mg / 100g) - Low in fat, calories and sodium
Source: The composition of foods sixth summary edition by McCance and Widdowson
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF PEACHES
| KJ | FIBRE (g) | CALCIUM (mg) | IRON (mg) | MAGNESIUM (mg) | POTASSIUM (mg) | VITAMIN A (Re) | VITAMIN C (mg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEACHES (Medium 150g) | 270 | 1.8 | 7.5 | 0.2 | 10.5 | 296 | 81 | 10.5 |
Source: NRIND Food Composition Tables
NECTARINES
One nectarine counts as one part of your 5-a-day portion of fruit and vegetable as they contain a wealth of health-giving vitamins and vital minerals.
Nectarines are:
- High in fibre
- A good source of Vitamin C (31mg per 100g) and Vitamin A
- Contain Vitamin E (0.61mg per 100g)
- High in potassium (240mg per 100g)
and carotene (376mg / 100g) - Low in fat, calories and sodium
Source: The composition of foods sixth summary edition by McCance and Widdowson
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF NECTARINES
| KJ | FIBRE (g) | CALCIUM (mg) | IRON (mg) | MAGNESIUM (mg) | POTASSIUM (mg) | VITAMIN A (Re) | VITAMIN C (mg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NECTARINES (Medium 150g) | 281 | 2.18 | 6.0 | 0.2 | 11.0 | 288 | 100 | 7.3 |
Source: NRIND Food Composition Tables
CHERRIES
Cherries are also a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals, including calcium, vitamin A, and folic acid. Cherries are rich in potassium with a cup containing 260miligrams of dietary potassium. They are also well known for their antioxidant properties.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CHERRIES
| KJ | FIBRE (g) | CALCIUM (mg) | IRON (mg) | MAGNESIUM (mg) | POTASSIUM (mg) | VITAMIN A (Re) | VITAMIN C (mg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRIES (1 cup cherries 138g) | 3.0 | 260 |
Source: NRIND Food Composition Tables