Chrysophyllum cainito: A Tropical Fruit with Multiple Health Benefits

Table 1

Nutrient value per 100 g of star apple fruit (edible portion) [2].

Constituents	Value
Water content	78.4–85.7%
Calories	67.2 kcal
Protein	0.72–2.33 g
Carbohydrates	14.65 g
Total sugars	8.45–10.39 g
Fiber	0.55–3.30 g
Ash	0.35–0.72 g
Calcium	7.4–17.3 mg
Phosphorus	15.9–22.0 mg
Iron	0.30–0.68 mg
Carotene	0.004–0.039 mg
Thiamin	0.018–0.08 mg
Riboflavin	0.013–0.04 mg
Niacin	0.935–1.340 mg
Ascorbic acid	3.0–15.2 mg
Tryptophan	4 mg
Methionine	2 mg
Lysine	22 mg
Total volatiles	0.154 mg
Total phenols	217.0–387.1 mg