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Acerola
Calories & nutrition facts
(west indian cherry), raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 32 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 6.6 g 2%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 1.1 g 4%
- Sodium 7 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 38.3 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 1678 mg 1864%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.18 mg 1%
- 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 (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 0.2 mg 1%
- Magnesium 18 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 11 mg 1%
- Potassium 146 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 | 0.4 g | 6.6 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cup | 98 g | 31 | 0.4 g | 6.5 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × fruit without refuse | 4.8 g | 2 | 0 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 196 g | 63 | 0.8 g | 13 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × cup | 49 g | 16 | 0.2 g | 3.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup | 294 g | 94 | 1.2 g | 19 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 × cup | 392 g | 125 | 1.6 g | 26 g | 1.2 g |
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Questions about Acerola
What does acerola taste like?
Ripe acerola is tart and fruity, with a soft, juicy flesh; less-ripe fruit can be sharply sour. Its small stone is usually discarded rather than eaten.
How do you eat fresh acerola?
Rinse it gently and eat it whole, spitting out the stone, or halve it and scoop out the flesh. It bruises easily, so handle it carefully and use it soon after picking.
Can you cook acerola, and what is it used for?
Yes. Simmer the fruit briefly with a little water, then press it through a sieve to remove the stones; use the purée in jam, sauces, sorbet or a sharp fruit drink.
How should you store acerola?
Keep fresh acerola in a covered container in the fridge and eat it within a few days, as it softens quickly. For longer storage, freeze the washed fruit in a single layer, then transfer it to a sealed container.
What goes well with acerola?
Its sharpness works well with sweeter fruit such as banana, mango and pineapple, and it can brighten yoghurt or a fruit smoothie. In savoury cooking, try a little acerola sauce with grilled fish or poultry.
Can you use acerola instead of lemon or lime?
Acerola can provide a tart fruit flavour in drinks, dressings and sauces, but its taste is fruitier and less familiar than lemon or lime. Strain out the stones and add the purée gradually.
Is acerola the same as a cherry?
No. Acerola, also called West Indian cherry, is a tropical fruit from a different plant family from the familiar sweet or sour cherry. The shared name reflects its small, rounded appearance, not close botanical kinship.
Why is acerola known for vitamin C?
Acerola is exceptionally rich in vitamin C: 1678 mg per 100 g. The amount can fall after the fruit is cut or processed, so fresh fruit and gently handled purée retain more than prolonged cooking.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 1484 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
