Peaches, yellow vs Nectarines
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Peaches and nectarines are nearly nutritional twins — 42 vs 44 calories, 10.1 vs 10.6g carbs, and similar fiber at 1.5-1.7g per 100g. Nectarines edge ahead slightly in protein (1.06g vs 0.91g) and fiber (1.7g vs 1.5g), but the differences are so small they're practically interchangeable. The real difference is texture — nectarines have smooth skin while peaches are fuzzy.
Pro tip
Pick whichever is in season and looks better at the store — nutritionally it makes zero difference. Both make great low-calorie snacks at under 45 calories per 100g.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Peaches, yellow
Best for muscle gain
Nectarines
Best for low-carb
Peaches, yellow
Macro Comparison
Peaches, yellow: 100g (100g) | Nectarines: 100g (100g)
42
Peaches, yellow
44
Nectarines
0.91g
Peaches, yellow
1.06g
Nectarines
10.1g
Peaches, yellow
10.6g
Nectarines
0.27g
Peaches, yellow
0.32g
Nectarines
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
9%
Peaches, yellow
10%
Nectarines
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| Nutrient | Peaches, yellow | Nectarines |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 | 44 |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.1g |
| Carbs | 10.1g | 10.6g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.3g |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.7g |
| Sugar | — | 7.89g |
| Sodium | 13mg | 0mg |
| Cholesterol | — | 0mg |
| Saturated Fat | — | 0.03g |
| Potassium | 122mg | 201mg |
| Vitamin A | 24mcg | 17mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5.4mg |
| Calcium | 4mg | 6mg |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.28mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Peaches, yellow. With 42 calories and 0.91g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Nectarines. Nectarines delivers 1.06g protein per serving — 0.2g more than Peaches, yellow.
For low-carb diets
Choose Peaches, yellow with 10.1g carbs per serving.
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Is Peaches, yellow or Nectarines better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Peaches, yellow is the better choice. Peaches, yellow has 42 calories and 0.91g protein per serving, while Nectarines has 44 calories and 1.06g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Peaches, yellow or Nectarines?
Nectarines has more protein per serving. Peaches, yellow provides 0.91g and Nectarines provides 1.06g of protein.
Can I eat both peaches, yellow and nectarines together?
Yes! Combining peaches, yellow and nectarines gives you 86 calories and 1.9700000000000002g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.