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Fruit cocktail
Calories & nutrition facts
peach, pear, apricot, pineapple, cherry, grape, canned, heavy syrup, drained
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 70 kcal —
- Protein 0.5 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 17 g 6%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sugars 17 g —
- Sodium 6 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 14 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.6 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 3.9 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.37 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 2.4 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 0.29 mg 2%
- Magnesium 5 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 12 mg 1%
- Potassium 90 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.08 mg 1%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Selenium 0.5 µg 1%
Similar foods
- Canned fruit cocktailpeach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry, canned, heavy syrup, solids and liquids73 kcal / 100 g
- Fruit cocktail mixin juice, canned, drained53 kcal / 100 g
- Tinned fruit cocktail in syrup75 kcal / 100 g
- Canned fruit cocktail in syrup63 kcal / 100 g
- Fruit cocktail or saladcanned in light syrup, drained59 kcal / 100 g
- Canned fruit saladpeach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry, extra heavy syrup, solids and liquids88 kcal / 100 g
- Fruit saladpeach, pear, apricot, pineapple, cherry, canned, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquid73 kcal / 100 g
- Canned peachheavy syrup, drained72 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed fruit in syrup59 kcal / 100 g
- Peachcanned, heavy syrup, drained72 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Fruit cocktail
What is fruit cocktail?
Fruit cocktail is a mixture of cut fruit, often including peaches, pears, grapes, pineapple and cherries. It may be sold tinned in syrup or juice, or prepared fresh; the mix varies.
Should you drain fruit cocktail before serving it?
For a fruit salad, drain tinned fruit cocktail well so the dressing does not turn watery. Keep a spoonful of the juice to loosen yoghurt or fold into a quick dessert sauce.
How can you use fruit cocktail in a dessert?
Fold drained fruit cocktail through thick yoghurt, custard or whipped cream, or spoon it over sponge cake for a simple trifle-style pudding. Add it shortly before serving so it does not make the cake soggy.
Can you freeze fruit cocktail?
You can freeze it, but thawed fruit tends to be soft, so use it in smoothies, sauces or cooked desserts rather than expecting firm pieces. Freeze drained fruit in a single layer, then transfer it to a sealed container.
How long does opened tinned fruit cocktail last in the fridge?
Transfer it, with any juice you want to keep, to a covered container and refrigerate promptly. Use it within three to four days; do not leave it in an opened tin.
Can you use fruit cocktail instead of fresh fruit in a recipe?
Use well-drained fruit cocktail in place of chopped fruit in a trifle, fruit loaf or cake, but expect softer pieces and extra sweetness. For a recipe where fresh fruit needs to hold its shape, fresh fruit is the better choice.
Is fruit cocktail the same as fruit salad?
Not necessarily: fruit salad usually means a dish of mixed fruit, often freshly cut, while fruit cocktail commonly refers to a prepared mixture sold tinned. The terms can overlap, so the ingredients and whether it is packed in syrup or juice matter.
Is fruit cocktail in syrup sweeter than fruit cocktail in juice?
Usually, yes: syrup adds sweetness, while juice-packed fruit brings the fruit’s own juice. Drain either before serving if you want to reduce the liquid, and taste before adding sugar to a dessert.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 5393 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
