How healthy is cherimoya?
Is cherimoya healthy? Yes, for most people. Cherimoya scores 68/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 75 kcal, 13 mg vitamin C and 3 g fiber. Cherimoya has a soft, sweet custard-like flesh and brings fiber, vitamin C and potassium. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Cherimoya ranks higher than 68% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C19%
- Fiber14%
- Potassium8%
- Magnesium5%
- Protein4%
- Vitamin E2%
- Iron2%
- Calcium1%
- Vitamin A0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat2%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 56 minus 2 = 54. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in cherimoya?
Calories120kcal
Protein2.5g
Carbohydrates28g
Fat1.1g
Fiber4.8g
Sugars21g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 75 kcal | 120 kcal | |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2.5 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 28 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Sugars | 13 g | 21 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Omega-3 fats | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 20 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate | 23 µg | 37 µg | 9% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 10 mg | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 459 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 27 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 11 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Cherimoya, raw" (FDC 173953). Values rounded.
Why is cherimoya good for you?
- 20 mg vitamin C in 1 cup pieces, 22% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- 4.8 g fiber in 1 cup pieces, 17% of the daily value. Most adults eat well under the 28 g daily value for fiber.
Good ways to use it
- Scooped with a spoon as a dessert
- Blended into smoothies
What should you watch out for?
- The seeds are toxic if crushed or chewed; spit them out. Like soursop, it contains some annonacin.
Which fruits score higher?
Other fruits with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.
How does cherimoya compare?
Common questions about cherimoya
How many calories are in cherimoya?
100 g of cherimoya has 75 kcal. A typical portion, 1 cup pieces (160 g), has about 120 kcal.
How much protein is in cherimoya?
Cherimoya has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g, or about 2.5 g in 1 cup pieces.
Is cherimoya good for weight loss?
Cherimoya is low in calories (75 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without many calories. No single food causes weight loss; the overall diet does.