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Surinam Cherry Nutrition

Nutrients in 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2024-05-22

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team




Surinam Cherry



Overview of Surinam Cherry Nutrition

Scientific Name: Eugenia uniflora


Order: Myrtales


Family: Myrtaceae


In brief surinam cherry has: vitamin C (26.30 mg | 29% DV) vitamin A (75.00 mcg | 8% DV) Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is a flowering plant that belongs to the Myrtaceae family whose notable members are clove, guava, and bay rum tree. It is also known as pitanga. There are two types of Surinam cherry: the common bright-red one and the rarer dark crimson to nearly black one. Surinam cherry is native to the east coast of tropical South America, and it is mainly grown in this area. In the US, Surinam cherry is most popular in Florida. This plant grows best in tropical and subtropical regions and can tolerate almost any soil type, if the soil does not contain salt. Surinam cherry has high amounts of vitamin C, as well as some vitamin A, containing 29% and 8% of recommended daily value (DV) respectively. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in strengthening the immune system. Vitamin C is also involved in the formation and maintenance of collagen, a protein compound that builds the organs of bones, skin, muscles, tendons, etc. The main function of vitamin A is to maintain vision health. Retinal, one of the fats found in vitamin A, is essential for color vision. Not only that, but vitamin A also helps protect the cornea and conjunctiva. In addition to their primary function, vitamins A and C both help with immunity and cell function. Surinam cherry has various uses. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, the cherry is used as a folk remedy in South America against stomach diseases. In addition, Surinam cherry is also known for its use for blood pressure reduction and bronchitis, heartburn, and colic prevention. Besides medical purposes, Surinam cherry is an amazing fruit to be consumed on its own (when it ripens) or in desserts or fermentation products like vinegar, wines, or distilled liquors. When eaten, the seeds should be removed as they are extremely resinous.



Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 33 kcal 2%


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 7.49 g 3%
Dietary Fiber - g -
Sugars - g
Starch - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Phytosterols - mg


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.40 g 1%
Saturated Fat - g -
Monounsaturated Fat - g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total - g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
- g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
- g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
- g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
- g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
- g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
- g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
- g
Trans Fat - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Protein, total 0.80 g 2%
  • Tryptophan
- g
  • Threonine
- g
  • Isoleucine
- g
  • Leucine
- g
  • Lysine
- g
  • Methionine
- g
  • Cystine
- g
  • Phenylalanine
- g
  • Tyrosine
- g
  • Valine
- g
  • Arginine
- g
  • Histidine
- g
  • Alanine
- g
  • Aspartic Acid
- g
  • Glutamic Acid
- g
  • Glycine
- g
  • Proline
- g
  • Serine
- g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen
26.30 mg 29%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism
0.03 mg 3%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism
0.04 mg 3%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function
0.30 mg 2%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism
- mg -
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism
- mg -
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects
- mcg -
  • Folic Acid
0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
- mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function
- mg -
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine
- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health
75.00 mcg 8%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
75.00 mcg
  • Retinol
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
- mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
- mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
- mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant
- mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants
- mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health
- mg -
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function
- mcg -
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting
- mcg -
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism
- mcg -


Name Amount % Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function
9.00 mg 1%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles
0.20 mg 1%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function
12.00 mg 3%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy
11.00 mg 1%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function
103.00 mg 2%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function
3.00 mg 0%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health
- mg -
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health
- mg -
Manganesean antioxidant
- mg -
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function
- mcg -
Iodinefor thyroid function
- mcg -
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
- mcg -
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids
- mcg -
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function
- mg -
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay
- mg


Name Amount
Flavones
  • Apigenin
0.00 mg
  • Luteolin
0.00 mg
Flavonols
  • Kaempferol
0.40 mg
  • Myricetin
3.40 mg
  • Quercetin
5.80 mg


Name Amount
Water 90.81 g
Ash 0.50 g
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Resveratrol - mg
Phytoalbumin - mg
Chlorogenic Acid - mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.


References:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.


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