Know Exactly How Much Fresh Fruit is in Your Nectar Superfoods Pouch?
If you've ever picked up a pouch of freeze-dried fruit, you might have been surprised by how incredibly light it is. You might even wonder, am I really getting a full serving of fruit here?
The short answer is: Absolutely.
Freeze-drying is a fascinating process that removes almost all the water weight from fresh produce while locking in its nutritional value, fiber, and flavor. Because fresh fruits are made up of 75% to 90% water, removing that liquid dramatically reduces their physical weight without taking away the healthy elements.
Let's break down exactly how much fresh fruit you are getting in your favorite Nectar Superfoods snacks!
The Mango Metric: Unpacking a 20g Pouch
To put the freeze-drying process into perspective, let’s look at a tropical favorite: the mango.
When you enjoy the Freeze Dried Mango Slices, you are consuming highly concentrated fruit. In fact, a 20 Gram Pouch of freeze-dried mango is equivalent to 130-150 grams of raw, edible mango. When you account for the heavy pit and the peel, that tiny 20g pouch packs the nutritional punch and flavor of approximately 2 whole mangoes
Nectar Superfoods: Fresh Fruit Equivalency Guide
Curious about the rest of the Nectar Superfoods lineup? Here is a handy guide estimating how much fresh, raw fruit goes into every single pack. (Note: Fresh fruit equivalents are approximate and calculated based on the average water content of each specific fruit).
| Nectar Superfoods Product | Pouch Size | Approximate Raw Fruit Equivalent |
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Freeze Dried Mango Slices
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~140 grams raw (approx. 2 whole mangoes) |
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Freeze Dried Mulberry
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20 Gram Pouch- Pack of 1 Nos
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~210 grams raw (approx. 2 full cup) |
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Freeze Dried Black Jamun Slices
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~140 grams raw (approx. 18-22 jamuns) |
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Freeze Dried Guava Cubes
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~130-140 grams raw (approx. 1.5 large guava) |
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Freeze Dried Custard Apple Cubes
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~100 grams raw flesh without seed and skin (approx. 1 medium custard apple) |
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Freeze Dried Blueberry
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~140 grams raw (approx. 1 full cup) |
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Freeze Dried Lychee
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20 Gram Pouch- Pack of 1 Nos
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~110 grams raw flesh (approx. 10-12 lychees) |
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Freeze Dried Pineapple Slices
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~160 grams raw (approx. 1 cup of chunks) |
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Freeze Dried Strawberry
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16 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~190 grams raw (approx. 12-15 medium strawberries) |
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Freeze Dried Sapota (Chikoo) Slices
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~100 grams raw (approx. 1.5 whole chikoos) |
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Freeze Dried Apple Slices
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~130 grams raw (approx. 1 medium apple) |
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Freeze Dried Banana Slices
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~95 grams raw (approx. 1 medium banana) |
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Freeze Dried Pomegranate
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20 Gram Pouch- Pack of 1 Nos
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~120 grams raw arils (approx. 1 whole pomegranate) |
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Freeze Dried Papaya Cubes
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20 Gram Pouch - Pack of 1 Nos
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~150 grams raw (approx. 1 full cup) |
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Freeze Dried Mixed Berries
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30 Grams Pouch- Pack of 1 Nos
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~310 grams raw (approx. cups of berries) |
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Freeze Dried Mixed Fruits Celebration Pack
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30 Grams Pouch- Pack of 1 Nos
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~210 grams raw fruit salad |
Why Choose Freeze-Dried Over Fresh?
While nothing replaces the joy of biting into a juicy, fresh piece of fruit, these snacks offer some incredible advantages:
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Zero Prep Work: No peeling, coring, or sticky slicing required.
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Extended Shelf Life: Enjoy seasonal favorites like mangoes and lychees year-round without worrying about spoilage.
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Travel-Friendly: These lightweight pouches are perfect for hiking, lunchboxes, or a quick energy boost at your desk.
Next time you open a pouch of Nectar Superfoods, remember the incredible amount of raw, fresh produce condensed into every crunchy bite. You aren't just eating a light snack; you're enjoying an entire harvest's worth of nutrition right in the palm of your hand!