Acerola ((west indian cherry), raw) nutrition facts
Malpighia emarginata
100 grams of acerola, (west indian cherry), raw contain 32 calories, 0.4 g of protein, 7.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (1867% DV). Most of its calories (88%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C1867%
- Copper10%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 38 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1680 mg | 1867% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.31 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 11 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 91.4 g | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other fruits and fruit juices
| Per 100 g | Acerola ((west indian cherry), raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 | 87.3 | -63% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 0.91 g | -56% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.69 g | 21.6 g | -64% |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0.55 g | -45% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 2.45 g | -55% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 16.1 mg | -56% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171686. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.