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What is the lowest calorie fruit?

Peach. Calorie count: 58 calories in a medium fruit. ... Grapefruit. Calorie count: 52 calories for half. ... Cantaloupe. Calorie count: 53 calories in one cup diced. ... Watermelon. Calorie count: 37 calories in one cup diced. ... Papaya. Calorie count: 62 calories in one cup diced. ... Strawberries. ... Apricots.

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If there’s one thing we love about fruit, it’s that you can’t go wrong. No matter what you reach for in the produce aisle, chances are it’s chock-full of essential nutrients and really, really good for you. But not all fruits are created equal, since some have the added benefit of being lower in calories than others. However, it's not always the calorie count you should fixate on, but serving sizes. Amy Goodson, R.D., says “as registered dietitians, we say you can eat as many vegetables as you want, but the same is not true with fruit because it is a sugar and those calories need to be accounted for." She recommends reaching for fruits with higher fiber counts (such as fruits with skin like apples, peaches, and berries) to help you feel full faster—and thus be less likely to overeat. Not sure what a serving looks like? Here’s a cheat sheet, courtesy of Goodson: 1 serving of a single fruit = apple, peach or other small base-ball sized fruit

1 serving of berries = 3/4 cups berries

1serving chopped fruit = 1/2 cup chopped

1 serving of a banana = 1/2 banana

1 serving of dried fruit = 1/4 cup dried fruit

1 serving of bite-size fruits = 15 grapes or cherries

As a guide, limit yourself to around four servings of fruit per day, according to Goodson. “While it comes from the ground, it is a sugar, and must be counted accordingly in your caloric budget,” she says. She also wants you to banish the myth that you can go nuts on eating certain low-calorie fruits as a way to avoid spin class (the thinking being that the effort expended on eating the fruits cancels out their low calorie count). But "negative calories" are not a thing, says Goodson. “Fruits with edible skin do contain fiber and fiber does not digest, but rather pushes ‘stuff’ through your gastrointestinal tract,” she says. “Technically this means that you do not reap the calories from the fiber, however as a rule of thumb, we still recommend individuals look at the total carbohydrate count and use that toward total calorie counting.” And while not everyone is looking to (or wants to!) count calories, folks who have particular nutrition needs or weight-loss goals might be particularly interested in knowing the exact calories of the fruits and veggies they're eating. Here, the fruits with the lowest calories to add to your diet.

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*All calorie counts provided by the USDA

Peach

Calorie count: 58 calories in a medium fruit

Peachy keen, indeed. With over two grams of fiber per serving and a moderate amount of vitamins A and C, it’s the perfect snack and salad garnish.

Try this summertime peach tomato salad:

Grapefruit

Calorie count: 52 calories for half

Grapefruit halves have become the defacto breakfast fruit for good reason: they add an extra pep to your morning, packing over half of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C and two grams of fiber.

Cantaloupe

Calorie count: 53 calories in one cup diced

Protect your immune system and eyesight with this vitamin A- and C-packed melon that also offers one and a half grams of fiber.

Watermelon

Calorie count: 37 calories in one cup diced

The poolside fruit was a hit well before Beyonce declared she was drunk in love for it, but the endorsement sure didn’t hurt. At 92 percent water, it contributes towards your eight cups of water a day, packs tons of disease-fighting antioxidant lycopene and half a gram of fiber per serving. (Speed up your progress towards your weight-loss goals with Women's Health's Look Better Naked DVD.)

Papaya

Calorie count: 62 calories in one cup diced

This tropical fruit packs three grams of fiber, tons of vitamin C, folate and potassium, and a sweet-yet-creamy taste in minimal calories.

Strawberries

Calorie count: 49 calories in one cup halved

Fun fact: These berries aren’t actually berries since their seeds are on the outside. You’ll get three grams of fiber and a healthy dose of vitamin C and manganese.

Apricots

Calorie count: 59 calories in three-quarters cup sliced

We’re used to them dried, but raw, you get more bang for your bite: Loads of vitamin C and A, plus a refreshing and tart juice.

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