How Many Calories in Fruits

Fruits are one of the most healthy foods, which are natural too. There are different types of fruits that are rich in vitamins and minerals. Apart from being a good source of vitamins and minerals, fruits contain compounds called phytochemicals, that offer various health benefits. According to health experts, at least five pieces of fruits must be included in our daily diet, in order to reap the benefits offered by this natural food.

Fruits are also beneficial for those who are trying to lose weight. This is evident from the fact that some of the popular weight loss diets have fruits as the main ingredient. However, fruits contain calories, due to the presence of natural sugars and carbohydrates. The calorie count in fruits vary with different types of fruits. Scroll down to know more about how many calories in fruits.

Calories in Fruits

A diet with lots of fruits and vegetables are beneficial in many ways. Apart from providing you with the necessary nutrients, such a diet may promote weight loss too. The water and fiber content in fruits fill the stomach, thereby restricting the intake of high calorie foods. However the calorie content varies with different fruits. Some fruits, like, watermelon is very low in calories, whereas, avocado, banana, etc., have a higher calorie content. So, if you are restricted to consume more calories for any reason, you have to carefully plan your fruit intake. The following table can help you with information regarding how many calories in fruits.

Type of Fruit	Serving Size	Calorie Count
Apple	1 medium-sized	60-80
Avocado	1 medium-sized	240-260
Banana	1 large	100-110
Blueberries	1 cup	50-80
Blackberries	1 cup	50-65
Breadfruit	1 cup	200-220
Cantaloupe	1 cup cubed	50-60
Carambola Star Fruit	1 medium-sized	45-55
Cherries	1 medium-sized	5
Coconut	1 cup shredded	270-285
Coconut Water	1 cup	45-50
Crabapples	1 cup sliced	85-90
Cranberries	½ cup	20-25
Cumquats/Kumquats	1 medium-sized	10
Currants	1 cup	70
Custard Apple	1 medium-sized	200
Dates	1 date	23-30
Grapefruit	1 large	100-110
Grapes	1 grape	3-5
Jackfruit	1 cup	155
Kiwifruit	1 medium-sized	30
Lemon	1 medium-sized	15-25
Lychees	1 medium-sized	10
Mandarin	1 medium-sized	35-45
Mango	1 medium-sized	100-130
Nectarine	1 medium-sized	40-60
Oranges	1 medium-sized	70-80
Papaya	1 medium-sized	100-120
Passion fruit	1 medium-sized	15-20
Peaches	1 medium-sized	40
Pears	1 medium-sized	75-90
Pineapple	1 cup cubed	55-75
Plums	1 medium-sized	20-35
Pomegranate	1 medium	120-140
Raspberries	100 grams	50
Strawberries	1 large-sized	10
Tangerine	1 medium-sized	45-50
Watermelon	1 cup	48

Now, you have a basic understanding about how many calories in fruits. The above said is only a brief overview about the subject and so, you may seek the help of a nutritionist or dietician for more information about the calorie content in different fruits. If you want to reap the health benefits offered by fruits, you have to consume fresh ones, instead of the canned ones or fruit juices with added sugar and preservatives.