How many calories are in a peach?
A medium peach (150 g) has 59 calories. Per 100 grams, peach has 39 calories. A medium peach has about 14 g of carbohydrate, 2.3 g of fiber, and almost no fat. At 39 calories per 100 g, peaches are one of the lowest-calorie stone fruits, lighter than plums and much lighter than cherries.
Peach nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per medium peach (150 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 | 39 |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 12.6 g | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 190 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 7 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 9 mg |
Values from Peaches, yellow, raw (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 169928). Figures vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
The calories you might not be counting
A fresh peach is 59 calories and feels like a treat because of how sweet it tastes for so little sugar. That sweetness is why peach is the flavor everyone packs into something else. Canned peaches in heavy syrup add 30 to 50 calories per half-cup from the syrup alone. Peach cobbler wraps butter, sugar, and flour around the fruit, and a restaurant-sized serving can land between 350 and 500 calories. Dried peaches concentrate the sugar and often have sulfur dioxide but no added sweetener, yet a quarter-cup still runs about 95 calories versus 59 for a whole fresh fruit. Peach yogurt is mostly flavored sugar with trace peach. The fresh fruit is the light option; every processed version multiplies the count. Forkd catches the syrup, the crust, and the dried form so the 59-calorie peach does not quietly become 350.
Calories by size
USDA lists a small peach at 130 g (about 51 calories), a medium at 150 g (about 59), and a large at 175 g (about 68). A cup of slices (154 g) runs about 60 calories. Peaches vary in size more than most people realize, but the calorie swing is small because the fruit is so low-calorie per gram.
| Size | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Small (2-1/2" dia) | 130 g | 51 |
| Medium (2-2/3" dia) | 150 g | 59 |
| Large (2-3/4" dia) | 175 g | 68 |
| Cup, slices | 154 g | 60 |
Scanning a peach with Forkd catches the exact portion and the hidden extras this page just described, the oil, the dressing, the topping a photo alone would miss.
Peach calories: common questions
How many calories are in a medium peach?
A medium peach (150 g) has about 59 calories, with 14 g of carbohydrate, 2.3 g of fiber, and roughly 12.6 g of natural sugar.
Are peaches good for weight loss?
Peaches are very low-calorie at 39 per 100 g, with high water content and moderate fiber. A whole peach is one of the lightest fruit snacks available. The calories climb when peaches show up in cobbler, pie, or heavy syrup.
How do canned peaches compare to fresh?
Canned peaches in juice are close to fresh in calories. Canned in heavy syrup adds 30 to 50 calories per half-cup from the syrup alone. Draining and rinsing helps, but the fruit absorbs some sugar during processing.
How many carbs are in a peach?
A medium peach has about 14 g of carbohydrate, of which roughly 2.3 g is fiber and 12.6 g is natural sugar. Net carbs come to about 12 g.
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Sources: Peaches, yellow, raw (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 169928). Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central reference portions.
This page is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nutrition values are estimates sourced from USDA FoodData Central and may vary by variety, preparation, and portion. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet.