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Cherimoya
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 75 kcal —
- Protein 1.6 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 3 g 11%
- Sugars 13 g —
- Sodium 7 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 12.6 mg 14%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.27 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 0.64 mg 4%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.35 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.26 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 23 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 0.27 mg 2%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 26 mg 2%
- Potassium 287 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.16 mg 1%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 75 | 1.6 g | 15 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 × cup, pieces | 160 g | 120 | 2.5 g | 24 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × fruit without skin and seeds | 235 g | 176 | 3.7 g | 35 g | 1.6 g |
| 2 × cup, pieces | 320 g | 240 | 5 g | 47 g | 2.2 g |
| ½ × cup, pieces | 80 g | 60 | 1.3 g | 12 g | 0.5 g |
| 3 × cup, pieces | 480 g | 360 | 7.5 g | 71 g | 3.3 g |
| 4 × cup, pieces | 640 g | 480 | 10 g | 94 g | 4.4 g |
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Questions about Cherimoya
How can you tell when a cherimoya is ripe?
A ripe cherimoya gives slightly under gentle pressure, like a ripe avocado, and may smell sweet. If it is firm, leave it at room temperature for a few days; chill it once soft.
How do you eat a cherimoya?
Halve it and scoop out the soft flesh with a spoon, removing every black seed. The skin and seeds are not edible; don’t bite into the seeds.
Can you eat cherimoya raw, or does it need cooking?
You can eat the ripe flesh raw. Its creamy texture also works in smoothies, fruit salads and chilled desserts, but remove the seeds before blending.
How should you store cherimoya after cutting it?
Keep cut cherimoya in a covered container in the fridge and eat it within a couple of days. A little lemon or lime juice helps slow browning.
What does cherimoya taste like, and what goes well with it?
Its soft, custardy flesh is sweet and often described as tasting of banana, pineapple and pear. Pair it with citrus, yoghurt or ice cream; a squeeze of lime balances its sweetness.
Can you use cherimoya instead of custard apple?
Yes, the ripe flesh can be used in the same way in smoothies, purées and chilled desserts. Cherimoya has 75 kcal per 100 g, compared with 101 kcal in custard apple.
What is the difference between cherimoya and soursop?
Cherimoya is typically creamy and mild, while soursop has more fibrous flesh and a tangier flavour. Soursop has 66 kcal per 100 g, compared with 75 kcal in cherimoya.
Are cherimoya seeds safe to eat?
No. Remove and discard the hard black seeds; chewing or crushing them can release toxic compounds. Keep them away from children and pets.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173953 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
