Acerola · Malpighia emarginata
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Very good nutrient density 41/100
How many beneficial nutrients Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
88% from carbs
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Carbs 88%7.7 g per serving
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Fat 8%0.3 g per serving
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Protein 5%0.4 g per serving
What Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 44.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 46.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 48.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 16.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 81.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 46.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 38.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1,677.6 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 18.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 11.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 146.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 7.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.6 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.2 g | — |
About Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw
Acerola, better known as the West Indian or Barbados cherry, is a small, bright-red fruit from a shrubby tree native to the warmer corners of the Americas. It looks a lot like an ordinary cherry, but the likeness stops at the skin: inside it is softer, juicier and noticeably tart, with a flavor that lands somewhere between a sour apple and a crab apple.
What sets acerola apart is its vitamin C. Gram for gram it is among the richest natural sources on the planet, often holding dozens of times more than an orange, which is exactly why you tend to meet it as a concentrated powder or supplement rather than fresh on a shelf. The fruit also brings vitamin A, a scattering of B vitamins, and the plant pigments — carotenoids and bioflavonoids — that lend it both its color and its antioxidant reputation.
Because the ripe fruit bruises and spoils within a few days of picking, most people come across acerola as a juice, a frozen pulp, or a scoop of tart powder stirred into a smoothie. A little goes a long way.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw?
There are 32 calories in 100 g of Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw, or about 2 calories in 1 fruit without refuse (5 g).
How much protein is in Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw contains 0.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw has 7.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw a good source of?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (1864% DV) and a good source of Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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