Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1,677.6 MG | 1864% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 3% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Folate, total | 14 UG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 38 UG | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 11 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 146 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 7 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (32 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.3g per 100g).
- Rich source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (1864% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw
Acerola, the west Indian cherry, is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C found in any fruit. Small, bright red, and tart, it grows in tropical and subtropical regions and is rarely eaten raw in the United States outside of specialty markets. The flesh is soft, juicy, and slightly acidic, making it better suited to juices, purees, and supplements than to snacking. The carbohydrate load is minimal and the overall caloric density is low, so the nutritional story here is almost entirely about micronutrients rather than macros.
Dietary Information
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw include Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (1864% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 32 calories per 100 grams, Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw gets 5% of its calories from protein, 96% from carbohydrates, and 8% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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