Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Sapodilla
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 84% |
| Calories | 108kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.5 g/ 71g (0.7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.9 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 24.5 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 28 mg/ 70mg (40%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 37 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 9 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Sapodilla (locally called chico) is a sweet tropical fruit. For about 100g, it provides around 108 kcal, with 24.5g carbohydrates and 6.3g fiber, plus natural sugars.
Why it matters to health
Sapodilla can fit well in a balanced diet because it has dietary fiber that supports easier digestion and helps you feel full longer—useful when you’re planning 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It also has some healthy-looking fats in small amounts, but it can contain saturated fat too, so portion matters. Since it has 16.3g sugar (natural sugars), it’s best to enjoy it as a snack or dessert portion rather than as a frequent “main” sweet. Sodium is very low, which is a plus.
Healthier tips
- Keep it to a small to medium serving (for example, a few slices or about 1 small fruit portion) especially if you’re also having other sweet snacks that day.
- Pair it with protein or fiber-rich foods to balance your snack—e.g., sapodilla with plain yogurt, or with a small handful of nuts.
- Choose whole sapodilla over juice or sweetened drinks to keep fiber higher and added sugars lower.
- If you’re watching blood sugar, treat sapodilla as a planned snack and avoid stacking it with other sugary desserts.
Common Filipino dishes
Sapodilla fruit, Sapodilla shake, Sapodilla with milk/yogurt, Sapodilla in fruit salad, Sapodilla jam/topping
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