Calories in Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw
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Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw contains 32 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fruit without refuse (4.8 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 1,864% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 32 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.068 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.4 g | 0.8% |
| Vitamin A ? | 38 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1,678 mg | 1,864% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.31 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.009 mg | 0.5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron ? | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium ? | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 11 mg | 0.9% |
| Potassium ? | 146 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper ? | 0.086 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 8%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.4 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber1.1 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Fat0.3 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.068 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.082 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.09 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.046 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.048 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.044 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (7)
| Water ? | 91.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Ash ? | 0.2 g |
| Energy ? | 134 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 767 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 14 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, Florida Raw | 30 | 0.55 g | 7.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Pummelo, raw Raw | 38 | 0.76 g | 9.6 g | 0.04 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, Florida Raw | 32 | 0.63 g | 8.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw Raw | 33 | 0.8 g | 7.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Oheloberries, raw Raw | 28 | 0.38 g | 6.8 g | 0.22 g |
| Grapefruit juice, pink, raw Raw | 39 | 0.5 g | 9.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, California Raw | 37 | 0.88 g | 9.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, California and Arizona Raw | 37 | 0.5 g | 9.7 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw acerola?
100 g of raw acerola has 32 kcal. 1 fruit without refuse (4.8 g): about 2 kcal. 1 cup (98 g): about 31 kcal.
How much protein is in raw acerola?
Raw acerola contains 0.4 g of protein per 100 g (0.8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.019 g in 1 fruit without refuse (4.8 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is below the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw acerola?
Raw acerola has 7.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw acerola?
Raw acerola contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.068 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw acerola contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (1,864% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw acerola?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171686. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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