EDIBLE COMPOSITION OF CHERIMOYA
Nutritional composition of cherimoya
Cherimoya mainly stands out because of its energy power provided by its richness in carbohydrates.
However, we must take into account that sugars in cherimoya are mainly simple. So, they are rapidly absorbed.
It is also rich in phosphorus and potassium and contains a lot of vitamin C, vitamin A, niacin and folic acid.
| Nutritional composition of cherimoya per 100g. | |
| Macronutrients | Amount |
| Energy | 94 kcal |
| Water | 73.5 g |
| Proteins | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Fats | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Calcium | 23 mg |
| Iodine | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.3 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 382 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B9 | 12.5 µg |
| Vitamin A | 10 IU |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg |
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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
