Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Barbados gooseberry
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 46% |
| Calories | 36kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.3 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 174 mg/ 750mg (23%) source |
Phosphorus | 26 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0 mg/ 12mg (0%) |
Sodium | 1 mg/ 1500mg (0.07%) free |
What is this food?
Barbados gooseberry (also called “carmelita” or “star gooseberry”) is a small, tangy fruit often eaten fresh or used in drinks and desserts. It’s considered a fruit/plant-based food and is naturally low in fat and calories.
Why it matters to health
Barbados gooseberry is a good source of dietary fiber (about 3 g per 100 g), which helps support regular digestion and can help you feel full between meals. It’s also low in fat (about 0.7 g) and has very low sodium (about 1 mg), making it a lighter option for snacks. The carbohydrates it provides are mostly balanced by its fiber, so it can fit well in a daily eating pattern of 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a snack: pair a small serving of fresh barbados gooseberry with water or unsweetened tea.
- If using it in drinks, go easy on added sugar—let the natural tang help with flavor.
- For meals, you can add it to fruit bowls or as a side to rice/ulam to increase fiber intake.
- Start with about 1 small bowl (roughly 1 cup or less) and adjust based on your hunger and activity.
Common Filipino dishes
Barbados gooseberry juice, fruit salad, ginataan with fruit, sinigang (with added fruit), mixed fruit desserts
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