Pitanga · Eugenia uniflora

Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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33 kcal Calories

0.8 g Protein

7.5 g Carbs

0.4 g Fat

Good nutrient density 33/100

How many beneficial nutrients Pitanga, (surinam-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 Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

33 kcal / serving

82% from carbs

Carbs 82%

7.5 g per serving
Fat 10%

0.4 g per serving
Protein 9%

0.8 g per serving

What Pitanga, (surinam-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).

Vitamin C29%

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	7.5 g	3%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.4 g	1%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	0.8 g	2%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	75.0 mcg	8%
Vitamin C	26.3 mg	29%
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	3%
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	~	—
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	9.0 mg	1%
Iron	0.2 mg	1%
Magnesium	12.0 mg	3%
Phosphorus	11.0 mg	1%
Potassium	103.0 mg	2%
Sodium	3.0 mg	0%
Zinc	~	—

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	0.5 g	—

About Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw

Pitanga, also known as the Surinam cherry or Brazilian cherry, is a striking little tropical fruit native to the east coast of South America. Instantly recognizable by its deeply ribbed, pumpkin-like shape, it ripens from green through orange and scarlet to a deep, glossy crimson or near-black, growing sweeter and less resinous the darker it gets. The flavor is bright and complex, a mix of sweet and tart with a hint of pleasant resinous spice.

Pitanga is rich in vitamin C and vitamin A along with antioxidants that give the fruit its vivid color. It is eaten fresh out of hand when fully ripe, and it makes excellent juice, jam, jelly, and sorbet, and even flavors sauces and drinks. For the best flavor, let the fruit ripen until it is dark and yields to gentle pressure, since underripe pitanga can taste sharp and turpentine-like. Grown widely as an ornamental hedge in warm climates, it rewards the patient with a truly unique tropical treat straight from the garden.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.