NECTARINES : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

NECTARINES, Scientific Name :  Prunus Persica var. Nectarina

NECTARINE, probably originating from China, is a variety of Peach and as with Peaches, Nectarines can be white or yellow, and clingstone or freestone (it looks more like an apple to this blogger based on the picture on your left). The word 'Nectarine' means sweet as nectar, and this is very likely the obvious origin of the name. In the US, California produces 95% of all the country's Nectarines.

Health Benefits from NECTARINES

• It is a good source of Vital Nutrients Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene, so it is good for our eyes.
• Since it is rich in Beta-Carotene, this fruit is a Cancer-fighter
• Nectarine is also Potassium-rich

NECTARINES Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 332 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.034 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.027 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 1.125 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.185 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.025 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 5.0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 0 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0.770 mg
Vitamin K                             - 2.20 mcg

NECTARINES Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium -        6.0 mg
Iron -               0.280 mg
Magnesium -    9.0 mg
Phosphorous - 26.0 mg
Potassium -     201.0 mg
Sodium -         0 mg
Zinc -              0.170 mg
Copper -         0.086 mg
Manganese -   0.054 mg
Selenium -       0 mcg

NECTARINES Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 1.060 g
Fiber                - 1.700 g
Carbohydrates - 10.550 g
Beta-Carotene - 150.0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg