How healthy are canned peaches in juice?
Are canned peaches in juice healthy? Yes, for most people. Canned peaches in juice score 64/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provide 44 kcal. Peaches canned in their own juice rather than syrup are low in calories and fat, and they are a handy way to keep fruit in the cupboard for when fresh peaches are out of season. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Canned peaches in juice rank higher than 64% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Fiber11%
- Vitamin C9%
- Vitamin E7%
- Potassium6%
- Vitamin A5%
- Magnesium4%
- Iron3%
- Protein3%
- Calcium1%
Counts against
- Saturated fat0%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 49 minus 0 = 49. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in canned peaches in juice?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 44 kcal | 55 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.8 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 14 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 10 g | 13 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Omega-3 fats | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 19 µg | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 4.5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg | 2.1 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate | 3 µg | 3.8 µg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 6 mg | 7.5 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 160 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 8.8 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 5 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Peaches, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids" (FDC 169930). Values rounded.
Why are canned peaches in juice good for you?
A typical portion does not supply 10% or more of the daily value for any of the nine nutrients we score.
Good ways to use them
- Topping yogurt, cottage cheese or oatmeal
- Quick crumbles and cobblers
What should you watch out for?
- Peaches in heavy or light syrup carry added sugar; check that the label says in juice or in water. Canning softens the fruit and lowers its vitamin C compared with fresh.
Which fruits score higher?
Other fruits with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.