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.
Is dried fruit healthier than fresh fruit?
Dried fruits also contain more fiber and more of the antioxidants called phenols than fresh fruit, per ounce. Fiber fights heart disease, obesity, and some types of cancer (although its possible protective effect against colon cancer is controversial).
Does dried fruit have more nutritional value?
As dried fruit contains less water and is therefore a more concentrated source of nutrients, it tends to be higher in most vitamins and minerals per 100g when compared to their fresh counterparts. It is also significantly higher in calories per 100g.
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