Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 134 kJ / 32 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| Fibre | 1.1 g | — |
| Natural sugars | 4.5 g | — |
| Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin A | 38 µg RE | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1678 mg | 2098% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
Fresh vitamin C is off the scale — one small fruit can cover a day. Often sold frozen or as powder.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Acerola (Malpighia emarginata; SK Acerola) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruit flesh (as sold).