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Java apple Nutrition Facts

Makopa/Wax jambu/Wax apple
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 80%
Calories 34kcal / 2530kcal (1%)
low

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrates
7.8 g/ 348g (2%)
Dietary Fiber
1.3 g/ 20g (6%)
Sugar
6.1 g/ 63g (9%)
Protein
0.4 g/ 71g (0.56%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
13 mg/ 70mg (18%)
source
Vitamin B1
0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%)
Vitamin B2
0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%)
Vitamin B3
0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%)

Minerals

Calcium
17 mg/ 750mg (2%)
Iron
0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%)
Phosphorus
7 mg/ 700mg (1%)
Sodium
2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%)
free
What is this food?
AI-assisted
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
AI-assisted
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
AI-assisted
  • 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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