GUYABANO (SOURSOP) : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

GUYABANO (SOURSOP), Scientific Name :  Annona muricata

Have originated from Central America, SOURSOP is Guanabana in Spanish (from which Tagalogs got their "Guyabano"). Its a sweet and sour fruit with a bit of acidity.

Health Benefits from SOURSOP(GUYABANO)

• it is said that Soursop is good for the treatment of vomiting (can't really see how, honestly)
• the juice, would you believe, when taken while fasting, is believed to relieve Leprosy (really? great!)
• helps maintain good vision as it has great amount of Vitamin A

GUYABANO (SOURSOP) Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 297 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.070 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.050 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.90 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.253 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.059 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 14.0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 20.60 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0 mg
Vitamin K                             - 0 mcg

GUYABANO (SOURSOP) Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium -        14.0 mg
Iron -               0.60 mg
Magnesium -    21.0 mg
Phosphorous - 27.0 mg
Potassium -     278 mg
Sodium -         14.0 mg
Zinc -              0.10 mg
Copper -         0.086 mg
Manganese -   0 mg
Selenium -       0.60 mcg

GUYABANO (SOURSOP) Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 1.0 g
Fiber                - 3.30 g
Beta-Carotene - 1.0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg