Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Velvet apple
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 60% |
| Calories | 88kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.6 g/ 71g (0.85%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 20.8 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 16 mg/ 70mg (22%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 46 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 18 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) free |
What is this food?
Velvet apple (a type of fruit) — a sweet, juicy fruit you can enjoy as part of your daily meals or snacks.
Why it matters to health
Velvet apple can help you meet your daily fiber needs (4.1 g per 100 g), which supports easier digestion and helps you feel full longer. It also provides carbohydrates mainly from natural sugars (14.2 g) and has very low fat (0.3 g) and almost no sodium (3 mg), making it a lighter option for snacks. Since it has natural sugar, it’s best to enjoy it in the right portion—especially if you’re also eating rice, bread, or other sweet foods in the same day.
Healthier tips
- For a balanced day (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), try velvet apple as a snack or as a side to your main meal.
- Start with about 1 small to 1 medium serving (rough guide: 1 cup fruit pieces or ~100–150 g).
- Pair it with protein or healthy fat to keep you satisfied longer—e.g., yogurt, milk, or a small handful of nuts.
- If you’re having rice or noodles at meals, keep your fruit portion moderate so your overall carbs stay balanced.
- Choose whole fruit over juice to keep the fiber.
Common Filipino dishes
Fruit salad, halo-halo, ginataan with fruit, sinigang (with fruit as flavoring), fresh fruit platter
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