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Peaches and nectarines provide very good sources of carotenes, potassium,
flavonoids, and natural sugars.

They are good sources of lycopene and lutein. Lutein gives the red, orange, and
yellow colors to fruits and vegetables. These phytochemicals are especially beneficial
in the prevention of heart disease, macular degeneration, and cancer.

The most important shipping varieties are: Quetta, which is a large, deep-colored clingstone fruit; John Rivers, a medium-sized, variety that is highly crimson on exposed cheek, and is practically a freestone; and Gower, a medium-sized, highly colored freestone fruit, which is the earliest commercial variety.

Benefits of Nectarine

Nectarines are considered a subacid fruit and can be mixed with any fruit. They leave an alkaline ash, and are best eaten raw.

Nutrients in one pound

Calories	267	Iron	2.4 mg
Protein	2.1 g	Vitamin A	6,817 I.U.
Fat	trace	Thiamine	-
Carbohydrates	71.4 g	Riboflavin	-
Calcium	17 mg	Niacin	-
Phosphorus	100 mg	Ascorbic acid	54 mg