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Nance
Calories & nutrition facts
frozen, unsweetened
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 73 kcal —
- Protein 0.7 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 9.5 g 3%
- Fat 1.2 g 1%
- Fibre 7.5 g 27%
- Sugars 8.3 g —
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 92.5 mg 103%
- Vitamin E 1.3 mg 8%
- Vitamin K 11.9 µg 10%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.29 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.18 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 46 mg 4%
- Iron 0.38 mg 2%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 10 mg 1%
- Potassium 244 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.09 mg 1%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.25 mg 11%
- Selenium 0.4 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 73 | 0.7 g | 9.5 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 × cup without pits, thawed | 112 g | 82 | 0.7 g | 11 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 × fruit without pits, thawed | 9.8 g | 7 | 0.1 g | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × cup without pits, thawed | 224 g | 164 | 1.5 g | 21 g | 2.6 g |
| ½ × cup without pits, thawed | 56 g | 41 | 0.4 g | 5.3 g | 0.6 g |
| 3 × cup without pits, thawed | 336 g | 245 | 2.2 g | 32 g | 3.9 g |
| 4 × cup without pits, thawed | 448 g | 327 | 3 g | 42 g | 5.2 g |
Questions about Nance
What does nance taste like?
Ripe nance has a distinctive sweet-and-tart flavour, often described as pungent or cheesy, with a soft, juicy flesh. Its golden-yellow fruit is small, about the size of a cherry.
How do you eat nance?
Eat the ripe fruit fresh after removing the large stone. The skin is edible; chill the fruit first if you prefer it less aromatic.
How do you make nance drink?
Blend pitted nance with cold water, then strain out the fibrous pulp and stir in sugar to taste. The drink is often served chilled.
What dishes are made with nance?
Nance is used in fruit drinks, preserves and desserts; in Central America, it is also cooked with sugar into a sweet syrup or dessert known as dulce de nance. Its tangy flavour works well with lime and other tropical fruit.
How do you know when nance is ripe?
Choose fruit that is golden yellow and gives slightly when pressed, with a strong, fruity aroma. Green, firm fruit is usually less sweet and more astringent.
How should you store nance?
Keep ripe nance in the fridge and use it within a few days. To store it for longer, remove the stones and freeze the fruit in a sealed container.
Can you eat nance seeds?
No: nance has a hard, prominent stone, which you should remove rather than bite or swallow. Take it out before serving the fruit to young children.
Is nance high in vitamin C?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 92.5 mg of vitamin C, making nance a source of this vitamin.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167789 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
