Soursop
A creamy tropical fruit, also called graviola, with a tangy custard flavour.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of soursop for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 66 kcal per 100 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 66 kcal | 66 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 1 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 16.8 g | 25.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 5 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of soursop, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6 mg | 20.6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.08 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 0.4 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.9 mg | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059 mg | 0.059 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14 µg | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 mg | 0.25 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | 7.6 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 14 mg | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg | 27 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 278 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 14 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086 mg | 0.086 mg | 10% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Soursop, raw
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat soursop?
- Good fibre and vitamin C.
- Blends into a naturally sweet, creamy drink.
How to include it
- Blend the pulp with water and lime.
- Freeze into a sorbet.
Things to consider
- Avoid concentrated leaf or seed extracts, which contain neurotoxic compounds.
- Very perishable once ripe.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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