Does dried fruit have the same benefits as fresh fruit?

Answer 1

Talking about the dried fruit nutrition, though it is healthy, but definitely it's not very suitable for those who wish to lose weight. The reason that can be attributed to this fact is that dried fruit does not contain water, but is very high in sugar content. Owing to high calories in dried fruits, it is advisable to consume them in only moderate quantities.

Drying concentrates the nutrients of the fresh fruit including protein, carbohydrate (in the form of natural fruit sugar), and dietary fibre
· Rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and Pantothenic Acid
· An abundant source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, copper and manganese
· Contain around 60-70% natural sugars which occur in an easily digestible form (Glucose and Fructose), and quickly enter the bloodstream giving instant energy
· Low in fat

While all dried fruit is good for you, dried plums are antioxidant superstars, being among the highest fruits in total antioxidant activity. Antioxidants work to prevent cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and other diseases associated with ageing, by mopping up the free radicals that damage cells.

Preservatives
Some dried fruits, such as apricots, nectarines, peaches, and sultanas, are treated with sulphur to prevent oxidation, which turns them brown. Mild sulphuring also helps retain the vitamin content of the dried fruit, especially vitamins A and C.

Answer 2

I don't think it does. Way back in the day, sailors on long voyages would suffer from scurvy, a vitamin C definciency caused by a lack of fresh fruit. When a fruit is dried, it obviously loses all of its water, but quite a bit of vitamin C as well. I'm not saying that dried fruits are unhealthy, but fresh fruits do contain more nutrients.

Answer 3

No, not really. There is usually sugar used to help dry and sweeten the fruit. And there is no moisture to it, so even though you are eating the same amount of food, it's smaller and takes up less space in your hand and in your stomach - until it expands, that is. You can easily eat three or four dried apples, when you would only eat one that had all of it's water. So that's 3 or 4 times the calories, for the same feeling of being full - until it expands and you feel terribly sick. For instance, raisins are the fruit with the most calories per pound. So just watch the sugar and the portion control. Its still good for a snack, versus candy, though.

Answer 4

Yes the there are the same benefits in dried fruits as there are in fresh as they are simply dehydrated. and yes prunes are dried plums, I think though to get the same benefit from fresh as you do from dried you have to eat a larger quantity...

Answer 5

My understanding is that fresh fruit has a high water content that helps "flush out" your body. Dried obviously doesn't.

Answer 6

Yes, the only thing that is removed is water. However, the dried fruit has more calories, per ounce, than regular fruit, so you have to watch how much you eat.

Answer 7

Most dried fruit is loaded with sulfites{preservatives} and these are bad for you. eat fresh if at all possible.

Answer 8

Definitely not but it still helps since most people don't eat any at all...Raw fresh food is always better...

Answer 9

fresh fruit rocks harder