How many calories and sugar are in one cup of summer fruit? - Walla! health

2021-07-13T04:49:45.981Z

How many calories are in one cup of watermelon? And what about grapes? We examined how the most delicious summer fruits affect our health and shape. Here are all the details >>>

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How many calories and sugar are in one cup of summer fruit?

Watermelon, melon, grapes and pineapple are fruits that give a feeling of lazing by the pool, even if you are stuck in the office.

So that we can pamper them without fear, we examined how they affect our health

A cup of watermelon

Also because of lycopene.

A glass of watermelon (Photo: ShutterStock)

Calories: 46 calories

Sugar: 11 grams of

watermelon Although it contains quite a bit of sugar, but it has so many other benefits, that it is really worth eating from, in moderation.

Watermelon is rich in vitamins (vitamin C, vitamin A and B vitamins) and like other red fruits, it also contains lycopene - an antioxidant that helps prevent various types of cancer.

In addition, lycopene benefits with cardiovascular health.

Watermelon is also rich in a substance called citrulline which is of high importance in reducing the chance of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.

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A glass of grapes

Go for the purples.

Grapes (Photo: ShutterStock)

Calories: 69 Calories

Sugar: 18 grams

Grapes also contain quite a lot of sugar, but they also contain vitamins (including vitamin C, vitamin K, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6) and minerals (potassium, manganese, copper).

One cup of grapes contains almost 20 percent of the recommended vitamin K intake and at least 10 percent of copper.

In addition, they also contain natural compounds some of which have been found in studies to have virtues that protect against certain types of cancer.

Such as resveratrol which has been found in numerous studies to be valuable in cancer prevention and treatment.

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The biggest advantage of grapes is the high content of phenols in them.

Phenols are herbal compounds that have a variety of health effects such as anti-inflammatory effect and antioxidant effect.

These phenols are the reason why several studies have found a link between eating grapes and maintaining high cognitive function, thanks to the fact that they reduce the oxidative damage caused to brain cells.

Their antioxidant capabilities also help reduce the oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL) and its deposition in the blood vessels, thus reducing the processes of thinning and the chance of heart disease.

And in this context - it is better to eat purple grapes, because they contain powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins, which give the grape its purple color.

A glass of melon

Orange is healthier.

Hotel (Photo: ShutterStock)

Calories: 21 calories

Sugar: 12 grams The

hotel is rich in potassium and also contains vitamins including vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin K and magnesium.

Its high potassium content helps balance blood pressure and can help people with high blood pressure.

In addition, melon contains about 90 percent water in addition to electrolytes, such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium - so it is the perfect fruit to prevent dehydration in the summer months.

The two types of hotel, green and orange, it is better to choose the orange hotel because it contains high levels of beta carotene and is rich in vitamin C. In fact, an average serving will contain 80 percent of the recommended amount!

A cup of pineapple

A dose of freedom.

Pineapple (Photo: ShutterStock)

Calories: 83 Calories

Sugar: 21 grams

One cup of pineapple cubes contains over 100 percent of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C. Pineapple is also rich in B vitamins: Vitamin B1 (thiamine), which helps create energy, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), which is essential For the proper functioning of the nervous system, and the formation of red blood cells, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) helps to produce energy from food.

And if that's not enough - pineapple contains folic acid, 67 percent of the recommended daily intake of magnesium, manganese, copper, and antioxidants.

Consumption of pineapple helps maintain the integrity of vision and retina.

Studies have shown that it is a protective factor against retinal degeneration, a disease that can cause blindness in old age.

Since it has a high glycemic value, which means that it raises blood sugar quite quickly, and is therefore not recommended for people who suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Professional advice: Sigalit Paz, clinical dietitian, director of the Center I am allowed to - for proper nutrition, change of habits and weight balance