Super source
Sugars
7.82 g · 16% DV target
A succulent stone fruit with velvety skin and fragrant flesh, the peach provides a refreshing balance of natural sugars and dietary fiber that supports metabolic and digestive health.
Peaches contribute to cardiovascular health as part of a whole-fruit diet, with systematic reviews showing that each additional daily serving of fruit is linked to a 7% reduction in coronary heart disease risk .6
Whole peaches provide a combination of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber that supports digestive movement and weight management . Large-scale meta-analyses indicate that regular fruit intake is associated with a 17% lower risk of obesity and modest reductions in waist circumference .1411
Peaches contain a non-homogeneous distribution of phytochemicals, meaning the beneficial compounds are not spread evenly throughout the fruit; consuming the whole fruit, including the skin, is recommended to maximize the intake of polyphenols (antioxidant compounds) and fiber .211
Peaches have a lower glycemic impact compared to many processed snacks, though they do not appear to offer the same specific risk reduction for type 2 diabetes as anthocyanin-rich fruits like berries or green leafy vegetables .510
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
7.82 g · 16% DV target
14.8 mg · 16% DV target
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Keep at room temperature until the flesh yields slightly to pressure.
Once ripe, refrigeration slows further softening.
Stone fruits generally have a low carbon footprint, though water usage can be high in drought-prone growing regions.
The peach is a member of the rose family and is genetically so similar to the nectarine that they are technically the same species, distinguished only by a single recessive gene that determines whether the skin is fuzzy or smooth.