Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Java apple
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 80% |
| Calories | 34kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.4 g/ 71g (0.56%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 7.8 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 13 mg/ 70mg (18%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 17 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 7 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Java apple (also called “jambolan/jamaican plum” in some places) is a sweet-tasting fruit. In a 100g serving, it has about 34 kcal, 7.8g carbs, and 1.3g fiber, with 6.1g natural sugar and very low fat and sodium.
Why it matters to health
Java apple can be a nice snack or dessert fruit because it provides fiber (helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion) and natural sweetness without much fat or sodium. Since it still has carbohydrates and natural sugar, pairing it with a balanced meal or choosing a reasonable portion helps keep your daily eating pattern steady—especially if you’re having 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a snack: aim for about 1 small bowl (around 1–2 servings of fruit) instead of replacing meals with fruit.
- Pair with protein or healthy fat for better fullness (e.g., fruit with plain yogurt, or a small handful of nuts).
- If you’re watching sugar intake, enjoy it but keep portions consistent—fruit is healthy, just still part of your total carbs for the day.
- Wash well and eat it fresh; if using canned, choose unsweetened versions when available.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang langka, Fruit salad (ensalada de prutas), Mango float, Sago’t gulaman, Halo-halo
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