I'm a big fan of dried fruit because it's easy to find, doesn't spoil quickly like fresh fruit, and can be added to so many foods including salads, yogurt, oatmeal, and baked goods. There's also a huge variety to choose from, and since it's made from fresh produce, it's packed with lots of vitamins and fiber.
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| 1/4 Cup of Fruit | Calories | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugars (g) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Calcium (mg) | Potassium (mg) |
| Raisins | 85 | 22.4 | 1 | 16.8 | .9 | .53 | 14 | 212 |
| Cranberries | 103 | 27.6 | 2.8 | 22 | .08 | .27 | 0 | 27.8 |
| Blueberries | 120 | 32 | 6 | 26 | 1 | .72 | 15 | 66 |
| Cherries | 120 | 32 | 3 | 25 | 0 | .9 | 20 | 340 |
| Mango (four pieces) | 160 | 40 | 2 | 32 | 1.6 | .36 | 40 | 90 |
| Apple (six rings) | 90 | 25 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pineapple (two rings) | 130 | 30 | 2 | 27 | 1 | .92 | 40 | 0 |
| Strawberries | 75 | 17 | 1.5 | 15 | .5 | .18 | 10 | 0 |
| Peaches (halves) | 95.5 | 24.5 | 3.3 | 16.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 11.3 | 298.5 |
| Pears (halves) | 118 | 31.3 | 3.4 | 28 | .85 | .95 | 15.3 | 239.8 |
| Plums (prunes) | 102 | 27.2 | 3 | 16.2 | .93 | .4 | 18.3 | 311 |
| Unsweetened banana chips | 120 | 13.5 | 2 | 9 | .5 | 0 | 0 | 152.2 |
| Apricots | 102 | 27.2 | 3 | 16.2 | .93 | .4 | 18.3 | 311 |
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Tara Matthews
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love dried fruit!
1I like it in my oatmeal! I've always preferred fresh though.
2yep we like it too. The children love dried fruit.
3i love dried cranberries but i know there is soo much sugar
4I love the idea of dried fruit, but I had all of the added sugar. The only one on the list I would consider eating would be the unsweetened banana chips, but they too have a whopping 9 grams of sugar. Wtf?
5I love putting dried fruit in warm oatmeal. So good!
6Hmmmm maybe I'll give this a shot, normally I prefer fresh fruit.
7guess my dried apricot habit isn't all that bad compared to some of the other dried fruits. I love to take them with me on a longer hike because they seem to give me a pretty fast energy boost - in line with those energy gel packs (I only use the non-caffeinated).
8Dont' forget dried figs! so good.
9I prefer eating fresh fruit. I find that dried fruit gives me a massive sugar crash. Also-banana chips are not healthy at all.
10Be sure to watch out for banana chips that are deep fried. A lot of them are fried in palm oil and have a lot of saturated fat in them. My husband loves dried apricots, so I sometimes buy them (even though they're expensive!) for a snack. It's healthier than a candy bar, but I prefer fresh fruit for myself.
11i've always preferred fresh, although i do remember loving dried plums and apricots as a kid.
12none of this nutritional info says whether there are additives, like added sugars, which may contribute to the totals! I love all dried fruit, so long as it's truly just dried fruit!!
13where's the best place to buy dried fruit? I try to buy in bulk but the ones at costco are loaded with sugar. I love the dried blueberries from Trader Joes but at $6 for such a little bag, it's just not worth it.
14What about dates?
15nice prize
16I love love fresh fruit, but when I can't get my fix of certain ones when not in season, I love the dried. Hello figs and dates!
Though I do love picking through the trail mix and eating the pineapples and mangos. Lol.
17Unsweetened dried cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, and cherries are very difficult to find and very expensive. I dry my own using an oven. Love the tart, colorful punch they add when mixed with nuts.
18I love dried fruit too..but I'm a health nut so this break down helps me to choose the right ones, depending on my diet of the week...lol
19i like em frozen
20dried cranberries are so much more delicious than dried raisins. but it looks like the latter's better for me
21i love dried fruits
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