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Peaches in syrup
The peach in syrup is a handy tinned fruit that lets you enjoy the sweetness of the peach all year round, well beyond its short summer season. Cut into halves or slices, it sits in a more or less sweet syrup that prolongs its shelf life. With around 59 kcal per 100 g, it stays low in calories as long as you take account of the sweet liquid that comes with it. It provides carbohydrate mainly in the form of sugars, a little fibre and a melting texture that is very popular. Tasty and always ready to use, the peach in syrup has its place in simple desserts, as long as you stay alert to the nutrition values of the syrup.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 g
| Calories | 59 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 250 kJ |
| Protein | 0,5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13,5 g |
| Fat | 0,1 g |
| Fibre | 1,5 g |
Micronutrients per 100 g
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Potassium100 mg5 %
- Copper0,05 mg5 %
- Vitamin C2,78 mg3 %
- Vitamin A21,2 µg3 %
- Vitamin B30,37 mg2 %
- Phosphorus11 mg2 %
- Magnesium5 mg1 %
- Calcium10 mg1 %
- Vitamin B9dietary folate equivalents8,4 µg
See the other 4 nutrients
- Vitamin B50,07 mg1 %
- Manganese0,02 mg1 %
- Iron0,13 mg1 %
- Zinc0,05 mg1 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
The peach in syrup is enjoyed cold, straight from the tin, or warm to go with a dessert. To limit added sugars, choose « in juice » or « light » versions, and above all drain the halves well before serving: a large part of the carbohydrate is in the syrup itself. A reasonable portion is two peach halves, or about 100 to 120 g of drained fruit.
As for culinary uses, it suits a thousand preparations: spooned over plain yoghurt, added to fromage blanc, slipped into a light crumble, or simply served with a hint of vanilla. It goes well with other fresh fruit such as raspberries or strawberries, whose acidity balances the sweetness of the syrup. If you prefer the natural version, the fresh peach is unbeatable in season for its fibre and freshness.
Nutrition facts and benefits: with only 0.03 g of fat, the peach in syrup is almost free of fats. It provides a little fibre (1.5 g/100 g), a small amount of protein and remains a source of sweetness. Its glycaemic index, however, is influenced by the syrup, which is sweeter than fresh fruit: this is a point to watch if you are aiming to slim or follow a balanced diet.
- Storage: once the tin is open, transfer the contents to an airtight container and eat within 2 to 3 days, kept in the fridge.
- Slimming tip: quickly rinse the halves under cold water to reduce residual sugars even further.
- Varieties: yellow or white peaches, in halves or diced, sometimes mixed in a tinned fruit salad.
For active people: thanks to its quickly absorbed carbohydrate, the peach in syrup can serve as a handy snack after exercise, to help replenish energy reserves. Pair it with a source of protein (fromage blanc, skyr or a snack from our protein snack ideas) to support recovery. Before a session, prefer a small amount that is easy to digest.
In short, the peach in syrup is a tasty, low-calorie option as long as you keep the syrup under control. To compare other sweet, fruity options, explore the fruit family and choose according to your needs at the time.