Fruit leather wraps
Fruit leather wraps are a chewy, rolled snack made by pureeing fruit, spreading it thin, and drying it into a flexible sheet. They typically feature fruit like apples, mangoes, or berries, sometimes sweetened with honey or spiced with cinnamon. This treat is popular across many cultures, from Middle Eastern fruit rolls to American-style fruit roll-ups.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Fruit leather wraps are primarily a carbohydrate-rich snack, offering quick energy from natural fruit sugars and some dietary fiber. A standard serving (about 1 ounce or 28 grams) contains roughly 80-100 calories, with minimal fat and protein, but can provide vitamins like vitamin C or A depending on the fruit used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 2 wraps (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, fruit leather is a historic method of preserving seasonal fruit harvests, found in traditions from the Middle East to Central Asia. Nutritionally, it concentrates the fruit's nutrients and fiber without added fats, making it a portable, shelf-stable alternative to fresh fruit.
