Whether it's fresh or dried, fruit is nutritious. Both are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber. However, drying the fruit concentrates many of the nutrients as well as the calories. The drying process may also cause fruit to lose some of the more volatile nutrients, such as vitamin C.
Does dehydrated fruit keep its nutrients?
Continued. While most nutrients remain unchanged after dehydration, vitamins A and C may be reduced or destroyed. Depending on the method used, dehydration can also reduce B vitamins and some minerals.
Is dehydrated fruit less healthy?
When you dry fruit, you are concentrating all of its nutrients into a smaller package. That means you eat less dried fruit by weight to reach the same caloric threshold of fresh fruit. While dried fruit is high in fiber, its high sugar content can actually lead to weight gain. Fresh fruit is a better option.
Why do dried fruits lose nutrients?
Since dried fruits lose water (and therefore volume) during the drying process, their nutrient, calorie, and sugar content becomes concentrated once they'e dried. When you eat a handful of dried fruit, you are consuming more calories than you would if you ate that same amount of fresh fruit.
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