Cherimoya:

Cherimoya is a fruit native to south Asia and south America and is not a well-known fruit to most people. It is famous as “custard apple” as well. Cherimoya is occasionally referred to as an “ice cream fruit”. It is because most people chill the fruit first and then eat it with a spoon. One cherimoya fruit provides about 55 grams of carbohydrates and 7.2 grams of fiber. It also contains 5 grams of protein and 2 grams of fats, both saturated and unsaturated.

Average calories: 258 per one fruit.

Vitamins found in higher amounts: vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6 and C.

Minerals found in higher amounts: potassium, magnesium, manganese and copper.

Phytonutrients found in higher amounts and their health benefits: cherimoya contains about 350 mg of ALA (alpha-linoleic acid) and a very small amount of beta-carotenes.