CHERIMOYA : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

CHERIMOYA, Scientific Name : Annona Cherimola

Native to  number of South American countries, CHERIMOYA is also called Custard Apple due to its sherbet-like texture. Filipinos are not familiar to this fruit, which is described as tasting like a combination of Banana, Papaya, Pineapple, Peach and Strawberry (aren't they talking about fruit salad). Others say it taste like bubblegum.

Health Benefits from CHERIMOYA

• The fruit's best Vital Nutrient is its Potassium making it good for people with Blood Pressure problems
• Its a good source of fruit Protein (compared to other fruits, although minimal when compared to meat)
• Also helps in increasing firmness of the Skin

CHERIMOYA Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 0 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.091 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.119 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.574 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.237 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.212 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 18.0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 29.0 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0 mg
Vitamin K                             - 0 mcg

CHERIMOYA Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium         - 8.0 mg
Iron               - 0.300 mg
Magnesium    - 16.0 mg
Phosphorous - 26.0 mg
Potassium      - 269.0 mg
Sodium          - 4.0 mg
Zinc               - 0.180 mg
Copper         - 0.073 mg
Manganese    - 0.083 mg
Selenium       - 0 mcg

CHERIMOYA Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 1.650 g
Fiber                - 2.300 g
Carbohydrates - 17.700 g
Beta-Carotene - 0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg