PeachFruit
39
kcal / 100g
51
kcal / 1 small (2-1/2" dia)
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 39kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.91g | 2% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.25g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.019g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.54g | 3% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.5g | 5% |
| Total Sugars | 8.39g | — |
| Sodium, Na | 0mg | 0% |
Vitamins & Minerals
Diet Compatibility
- VeganYes
Yes — Peach is vegan.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- VegetarianYes
Yes — Peach is vegetarian.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Palm Oil FreeYes
Yes — Peach is palm oil free.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Gluten-FreeYes
Yes — Peach is gluten-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Dairy-FreeYes
Yes — Peach is dairy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Nut-FreeYes
Yes — Peach is nut-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts (covers tree nuts and peanuts). How we set this
- Soy-FreeYes
Yes — Peach is soy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Egg-FreeYes
Yes — Peach is egg-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- KetoYes
Yes — Peach is keto-friendly (8.04 g net carbs per 100g, within the ≤10 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols; per-100g basis is a rougher heuristic than per-serving.)
≤5g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-CarbYes
Yes — Peach is low-carb (8.04 g net carbs per 100g, within the ≤15 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols.)
≤15g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-SugarNo
No — Peach is not low in sugar (8.39 g sugar per 100g, over the ≤5 g sugar bar).
≤5g sugar per serving — our own criterion; the FDA defines none. How we set this
- High-ProteinNo
No — Peach is not high in protein (0.91 g protein per 100g, below the ≥10 g protein bar).
≥10g protein per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.54 (≥20% DV). How we set this
- Low-FatYes
Yes — Peach is low-fat (0.25 g fat per 100g, within the ≤3 g fat bar).
≤3g fat per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.62. How we set this
- Low-CalorieYes
Yes — Peach is low-calorie (39 kcal per 100g, within the ≤40 kcal bar).
≤40 kcal per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.60. How we set this
Read the sourced research
A medium peach (about 150g) has roughly 13g net carbs, per Medical News Today. That's enough to make a whole peach a tight fit for most keto carb budgets — Medical News Today lists it among fruits that aren't considered keto-friendly. [4]
Diet Doctor puts peach at about 8g net carbs per 100g, and also lists it among fruits that don't fit a typical keto plan. That roughly matches Medical News Today's numbers above — both sources place peach in the occasional-fruit category rather than the keto-staple one. [5]
Healthline puts a 1-cup (154g) serving of peach at about 12.2g net carbs — close to the other estimates here. But unlike Medical News Today and Diet Doctor, Healthline calls peach keto-compatible in a controlled portion, so the sources don't agree on the practical verdict even though the underlying numbers roughly match. [6]
Health Benefits
In the long-running Nurses' Health Study, postmenopausal women eating 2+ servings of peaches or nectarines a week had a lower relative risk of estrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer than non-consumers (RR 0.59, 95% CI 0.37-0.93).
The researchers themselves call this an exploratory association that needs confirmation — not solid evidence of cause and effect. [1]The peach itself is a stone fruit, and the pit's kernel (the seed inside) contains compounds that release cyanide when broken down — lab tests measured about 710 mg HCN per kg of kernel.
That risk is specific to the kernel inside the pit, not the ripe flesh you actually eat. [2]
Storage & Buying Tips
Peaches keep longest at about -1 to 0°C (30.5-32°F) and 90-95% relative humidity — that combination gives 21-30 days of storage life, per University of Georgia CAES research.
Store them instead in the 36-46°F range — a common home-fridge temperature — and storage life falls to just 5-7 days. Fresh peaches generally last only 2-4 weeks total even under good conditions. [3]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you freeze whole peaches?
Whole peaches with the pit still in don't freeze well — the standard advice from extension services is to peel, pit, and slice first.
Toss the cut pieces in an ascorbic acid solution before freezing; that step stops the browning that starts as soon as peach flesh hits air, and gives a better texture than freezing them whole. [7]
Can you eat peach skin?
Yes — and there's a real upside to it. Peach skin holds extra fiber and antioxidant compounds like caffeic acid and carotenoids, so eating it (not peeling it) gets you more of both.
One catch: the main peach allergen, a lipid-transfer protein called Pru p 3, is concentrated in that skin. If you react to peach or LTP-containing foods, peeled fruit may sit easier than skin-on. [8]
Are peaches high in histamine?
There's no clean answer here — sources actively contradict each other. Cleveland Clinic's list of histamine-triggering foods (fermented items, aged cheese, processed meat, tropical fruit, tomatoes) doesn't mention peach at all.
Meanwhile, non-medical histamine-intolerance diet lists split down the middle: some put fresh peach in the 'low-histamine' column, others group it with stone fruits to avoid. Given that split and the thin, mostly non-clinical sourcing, we can't confidently call this either way. [9]
Are peaches safe to eat during pregnancy?
Nothing in the available sources singles out peaches as a pregnancy risk food. The FDA's general advice for pregnant women covers all fresh produce, not peaches specifically: rinse everything under running water before eating.
That's because unwashed fruit and vegetables can carry Toxoplasma and other pathogens that pose extra risk during pregnancy — a precaution that applies to peaches the same way it applies to any other fresh fruit. [10]
What's the difference between a peach and an apricot?
Size is really the main story. An apricot runs about 35g versus a peach's 130-147g — roughly a quarter the size — which is also why an apricot has far fewer calories (about 17 kcal versus 50-68 kcal for a peach).
Both are Rosaceae stone fruits with a similar nutrient profile (potassium, vitamin C, beta-carotene). Peaches just taste sweeter and less tart than apricots. [11]
Are peaches good for people with diabetes?
Yes, within a normal portion. The American Diabetes Association includes peaches — fresh, frozen, or canned without added sugar — on its list of recommended fruits.
General diabetes nutrition guidance counts one small whole peach as a standard fruit serving worth about 15g of carbohydrate, no different from any other fruit portion. [12]
Found in these products
None of the products in our database currently contain Peach.
Sources & Last Updated
Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, “Peaches, yellow, raw” (SR Legacy, fdcId 169928), updated 2026-08-27.
Research reviewed 2026-08-27.
- Fung et al., Breast cancer research and treatment (2013-03-26)
- Jaszczak-Wilke et al., Molecules (2021-04-12)
- Peaches: Appropriate Harvest and Postharvest Handling | CAES Field Report (2026-06-02)
- Medical News Today — Which fruits can I eat on a keto diet? (2020-12-22)
- Fruits and berries: The Best Fruits on a Keto Diet – Diet Doctor
- Healthline — Keto Fruit: 9 Healthy Options (2020-03-18)
- How to Preserve Peaches
- Gabriela et al., Frontiers in Allergy (2024-12-02)
- Cleveland Clinic — Can You Really Have Histamine Intolerance?
- FDA — Fruits, Veggies and Juices (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be)
- Healthline Media — What’s the Difference Between Peaches and Apricots? (2019-07-10)
- Best Fruit Choices for Diabetes | ADA