Manilkara zapota
1 association assessed — none with dependable human evidence behind them yet. Strongest first.
A brown-skinned tropical fruit with grainy, malty-sweet flesh, from the tree whose latex was the original base for chewing gum. Ripe fruit is soft; unripe fruit is heavily tannic.
Also known as Chiku, Sapota, Naseberry, Chicozapote
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Sapodilla has been studied only in laboratory antioxidant assays and animal models. No human trial has tested the fruit for any outcome, so nothing can be said about its effects in people.
Insufficient evidence. Not enough human research to say anything useful yet.
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 83 kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 0.44 g | 1% |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Fibre | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Water | 78 g | — |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fat | 0.194 g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.521 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| EPA (omega-3) | 0 g | — |
| DHA (omega-3) | 0 g | — |
| DPA (omega-3) | 0 g | — |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.011 g | — |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7 mg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.252 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Other measured compounds | ||
| Ash | 0.5 g | — |
Nutrient values are per 100 g of the USDA reference entry named on this page and vary with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.
Source record: Sapodilla, raw (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 167759).
% DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. A dash means no Daily Value has been established for that nutrient.
Compounds present in meaningful amounts. Presence is banded rather than quantified, because whole-food levels vary enormously with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.
Polyphenol (class)
An umbrella term for thousands of plant phenolic compounds. Useful as a category, but a "high polyphenol" figure says nothing about which compounds…
Soluble fibre
The gelling soluble fibre of apples, citrus peel and many fruits.
Polyphenol
Astringent polyphenols that bind proteins and minerals — the reason tea with a meal reduces non-heme iron absorption.
High in unripe fruit and responsible for its astringency; much reduced on ripening.
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Avoid
The glossy black seeds carry saponins and sapotinine and have a hooked tip. They are spat out rather than swallowed, and crushing or eating them is not safe.
Worth knowing
Underripe sapodilla contains a milky latex and a heavy tannin load that irritate the mouth and throat. The fruit must be fully soft before it is eaten.
Too much
Ripe sapodilla is high in sugar even by tropical fruit standards, and a single fruit is a substantial portion.