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Canned fruit salad
Calories & nutrition facts
peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry, water pack, solids and liquids
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 30 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 6.9 g 2%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 22 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.37 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.05 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 0.3 mg 2%
- Magnesium 5 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 9 mg 1%
- Potassium 78 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.08 mg 1%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 7%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 | 0.4 g | 6.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 245 g | 74 | 0.9 g | 17 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × cup | 490 g | 147 | 1.7 g | 34 g | 0.3 g |
| ½ × cup | 122.5 g | 37 | 0.4 g | 8.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup | 735 g | 221 | 2.6 g | 51 g | 0.5 g |
| 4 × cup | 980 g | 294 | 3.4 g | 67 g | 0.7 g |
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Questions about Canned fruit salad
Should you drain canned fruit salad before serving it?
Drain it for fruit salads, pavlova or cake toppings so the base does not turn watery. Keep a little of the syrup or juice to moisten sponge, blend into a smoothie or loosen a fruit sauce.
How do you stop canned fruit salad making a trifle soggy?
Drain it thoroughly in a sieve, then pat it gently with kitchen paper before layering. Add the fruit between set custard and sponge, rather than pouring the can liquid over the layers.
How should you store canned fruit salad after opening?
Refrigerate it promptly in a covered container, with the fruit submerged in its liquid, and use it within three to four days. Do not store leftovers in the opened can.
Can you freeze canned fruit salad?
Yes, but the pieces may become softer and release liquid after thawing. Freeze drained fruit in a sealed container, then thaw it in the fridge and use it in smoothies, sauces or cooked desserts.
Can you cook with canned fruit salad?
Yes. Fold drained pieces into cake batter or warm them gently in a pan for a quick topping; add them near the end so they do not break down. The syrup can sweeten a fruit sauce or soak sponge.
What desserts can you make with canned fruit salad?
Use it in trifle, fruit fool, jelly, pavlova or a sponge pudding. Drain it well for layered desserts, and add it just before serving to whipped cream so the cream stays firm.
How can you tell whether a can of fruit salad is safe to use?
Avoid cans that are bulging, leaking, badly rusted or deeply dented, especially around a seam. Once opened, discard the fruit if it smells off or looks mouldy.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174669 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
