Nectarines are smooth-skinned stone fruits closely related to peaches, with sweet, juicy, slightly firmer flesh. They are eaten fresh, and are also baked, grilled, or used in desserts.
Nutritionally, nectarines are mostly water and natural sugar. Per 100 g they provide about 39 kcal, 9.2 g of carbohydrates, 1.1 g of protein, and 0.3 g of fat, with 1.5 g of dietary fiber, 13 mg of sodium, and 2 mg of calcium.
Nectarines are usually eaten with the skin on. For accurate tracking, weigh the fruit or the portion eaten, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Nectarine?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical medium nectarine (about 142 g) provides roughly 55 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
39 kcal
9.2 g
1.1 g
0.3 g
1 medium nectarine
142 g
55.4 kcal
13 g
1.5 g
0.4 g
1/2 cup sliced
72 g
28.1 kcal
6.6 g
0.8 g
0.2 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
39 kcal
Energy (kJ)
163 kJ
Protein
1.06 g
Carbohydrates
9.18 g
Fat
0.28 g
Dietary fiber
1.5 g
Sugars
7.89 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Sodium
13 mg
Calcium
2 mg
Potassium
131 mg
Magnesium
8.8 mg
Iron
0.3 mg
Zinc
0.21 mg
Vitamin B1
0.034 mg
Vitamin B2
0.027 mg
Vitamin B3
1.12 mg
Vitamin B5
0.185 mg
Vitamin B6
0.025 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
6 µg
Vitamin C
2.9 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
21 µg
Beta-carotene
199 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
117 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.61 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2 µg
Questions and answers
Nectarine nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in a nectarine?
A nectarine provides about 39 calories per 100 g. A medium nectarine (about 142 g) provides roughly 55 calories.
Are nectarines the same as peaches?
Nectarines are a smooth-skinned variety of the same species as peaches, with slightly firmer flesh.
Are nectarines high in sugar?
Nectarines provide about 9.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, mostly natural sugars.
