Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Jamaica cherry
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 82% |
| Calories | 100kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2 g/ 71g (2%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 21.6 g/ 348g (6%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 150 mg/ 70mg (214%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 104 mg/ 750mg (13%) |
Phosphorus | 52 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
What is this food?
Jamaica cherry is a small, tangy fruit (often used for drinks like juice or tea). In a 100 g serving, it’s mostly made up of carbohydrates and has very little fat.
Why it matters to health
It can be a refreshing way to add fruit flavor to your day. Since it has carbohydrates (about 21.6 g per 100 g) and very low fat (about 0.6 g) and no cholesterol, it can fit well as part of meals or snacks—especially if you pair it with protein or fiber-rich foods to help keep you fuller. Because it’s naturally sweet/tangy, it’s best to watch the portion when you’re having it as juice, so it won’t crowd out more filling, balanced snacks.
Healthier tips
- For snacks, pair jamaica cherry with protein (e.g., yogurt, milk, or a boiled egg) or fiber (e.g., nuts or whole-grain crackers) to balance your energy.
- If making juice, try less sugar and add water or ice; keep it to a small glass per snack.
- Use it alongside your 3 full meals—think of it as a flavor add-on, not the whole snack.
- Choose whole fruit when possible, or keep the drink portion reasonable.
Common Filipino dishes
Jamaica drink (hibiscus/roselle juice), jamaica juice with calamansi, jamaica iced tea, jamaica fruit drink, jamaica-based mocktail
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