Cherimoya Nutrition facts
Cherimoya
Sweet, pulpy, and fragrant rich cherimoya is one of the most delicious tropical fruits of Andean valley origin. These greenish-yellow, conical fruits are obtained from the Annonaceae family of evergreen trees, in the genus of Annona.
It has been thought to be native to the Loja region of Ecuador, bordering Peru, the low-rising tropical forests of the Central Andean Mountains.
Scientific name: Annona cherimola.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 75 Kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.71 g | 13.5% |
| Protein | 1.57 g | 3% |
| Total Fat | 0.68 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 8% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 23 µg | 6% |
| Niacin | 0.644 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.345 mg | 7% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.257 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 mg | 10% |
| Thiamin | 0.101 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5 IU | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 6% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.093 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 2 µg | -- |
| Cryptoxanthin-ß | 1 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 6 µg | -- |