Cupuaçu · Theobroma grandiflorum
Oil, cupu assu
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Herbs And SpicesDietary labels are inferred automatically from Oil, cupu assu'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.
Low nutrient density 0/100
How many beneficial nutrients Oil, cupu assu 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 Oil, cupu assu come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 100%100.0 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.0 g per serving
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 | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 38.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 3,800.0 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 | 900.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 9,600.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 32,700.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 38,700.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 3,800.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.0 g | |
| Histidine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 0.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | |
| Iron | ~ | — |
| Magnesium | 0.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 0.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 95.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.0 g | — |
About Oil, cupu assu
Cupuaçu (also spelled cupuassu or copoasu) is a tropical fruit from a rainforest tree that is a close cousin of cacao, native to the Amazon basin and cultivated across Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Inside its thick brown rind is a creamy white pulp with a striking aroma often described as a cross between chocolate and pineapple, and a flavor that leans toward pear with a hint of banana. That pulp is turned into juices, ice creams, mousses, candies, and jams throughout South America, while the fat-rich seeds are pressed into cupuaçu butter, a prized ingredient in both fine chocolate and skin care.
Nutritionally it offers vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidant compounds, and unlike its cacao relative it contains theacrine rather than caffeine, giving it a gentle lift without the jitters. As Amazonian superfoods draw global attention, cupuaçu now shows up in smoothies, protein blends, and specialty desserts, usually sold as frozen pulp ready to blend straight into a drink.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Oil, cupu assu?
There are 883 calories in 100 g of Oil, cupu assu, or about 1,925 calories in 1 cup (218 g).
How much protein is in Oil, cupu assu?
Oil, cupu assu contains 0.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Oil, cupu assu?
Oil, cupu assu has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Oil, cupu assu?
Oil, cupu assu provides 100.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
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