Peaches are a fuzzy fruit that is readily available in the summer months. The pleasing aroma only hints at the luscious taste in each bite. Since peaches are low in calories but contain a decent amount of vitamins, slicing one for a quick snack makes sense -- especially if you are watching your weight. Serve sliced peaches as is instead of sprinkling with sugar, as that adds not only more sweetness but also calories.
Calories
Regardless of the way you prepare a raw peach, the nutritional content remains the same. A large raw peach weighs close to 6 ounces and contains approximately 66 calories.
Fat, Carbohydrates and Protein
A large sliced peach contains 0.42 grams of fat and approximately 17 grams of carbohydrates. This amount of carbohydrates is about 5 percent of the daily value for a diet of 2,000 calories. The carbohydrates include over 2 grams of dietary fiber and over 14 grams of sugars. A large peach also offers a small amount of protein, 1.5 grams. The majority of the protein is in the skin.
Vitamins
A sliced peach contains approximately 570 international units of vitamin A and 12 milligrams of vitamin C -- more than 20 percent of the daily value for vitamin C and 10 percent of the daily value of vitamin A. Peaches also provide other vitamins, such as vitamin E and the B complex vitamins, but not in significant amounts.
Minerals
A large peach contains around 332 milligrams potassium, 10 milligrams calcium, 16 milligrams magnesium, 30 milligrams phosphorus and under 1 milligram of iron and zinc. The potassium in a large peach is 10 percent of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000-calorie diet. The percentages of the daily value for the other minerals are all under 5 percent.
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