Cherimoya vs pomegranate: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cherimoya scores 68/100 and pomegranate 65/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cherimoya
75 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup pieces: 160 g
Pomegranate
83 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup arils: 87 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even75 vs 83 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even1.6 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberPomegranate3 vs 4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even13 vs 14 g per 100 g
- More potassiumCherimoya287 vs 236 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.2 vs 0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cherimoya, 100 g | Pomegranate, 100 g | Cherimoya, 160 g | Pomegranate, 87 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | 83 kcal | 120 kcal | 72 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1.7 g | 2.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 19 g | 28 g | 16 g |
| Sugars | 13 g | 14 g | 21 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 4 g | 4.8 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1.2 g | 1.1 g | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 10 mg | 20 mg | 8.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 236 mg | 459 mg | 205 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 10 mg | 16 mg | 8.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 12 mg | 27 mg | 10 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 3 mg | 11 mg | 2.6 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.