scored 81/100
Cherimoya is a tropical fruit rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6, offering a creamy texture with a mild, sweet flavor profile that supports digestive health and cardiovascular function.
20.6 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 81.
Cherimoya (Annona cherimola), native to the Andean highlands of South America, is often called the 'custard apple' due to its creamy texture and subtle flavor. This nutrient-dense fruit provides 3g of dietary fiber per 100g, supporting healthy gut microbiota and stable blood glucose levels—critical for longevity. Its notable potassium content (287mg per 100g) supports cardiovascular regulation and helps maintain healthy blood pressure. Cherimoya contains several bioactive compounds including kaurenoic acid and acetogenins, though human clinical evidence is limited. The fruit's B-vitamin profile, particularly B6 (0.345mg), supports neurotransmitter synthesis and energy metabolism. At only 75 calories per 100g with minimal fat and sodium, cherimoya fits well into calorie-conscious longevity protocols. The combination of soluble and insoluble fiber promotes satiety and supports metabolic health. While tropical fruits are often overlooked in Western diets, cherimoya's nutrient density and low glycemic impact make it valuable for healthy aging, particularly for supporting cognitive function, digestive resilience, and cardiovascular health.
The 3g of dietary fiber per 100g, primarily soluble fiber, slows gastric emptying and reduces glucose spikes while feeding beneficial gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids
High potassium content (287mg/100g) supports vasodilation and sodium-potassium balance, while low sodium minimizes hypertension risk
Vitamin B6 (0.345mg) is essential for dopamine, serotonin, and GABA synthesis; folate supports homocysteine metabolism, reducing cognitive decline risk
Vitamin C (12.6mg) and phenolic compounds reduce oxidative stress and systemic inflammation markers associated with aging
Consuming cherimoya at midday provides sustained energy release from complex carbohydrates and fiber, supports stable afternoon glucose levels, and the potassium aids post-lunch cardiovascular recovery without interfering with evening melatonin synthesis
Breaks a fast
Safe to consume post-workout due to moderate carbohydrate content and potassium for recovery, but not ideal as primary post-exercise carbohydrate source
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower cherimoya is than the average across 95 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Cherimoya is classified as a fruit. Cherimoya is a tropical fruit rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6, offering a creamy texture with a mild, sweet flavor profile that supports digestive health and cardiovascular function.
Cherimoya scores 81/100 in Formulate, making it a great choice. Its strongest contributions come from Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 140 g serving provides about 2.2 g of protein (~4% of the 50 g daily value).
It's a moderate source of fiber. A 140 g serving provides about 4.2 g of fiber (~15% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 140 g serving, cherimoya is highest in Vitamin B6 (~28% DV), Vitamin C (~20% DV), Riboflavin (~14% DV), Thiamin (~12% DV), Copper (~11% DV).
Not really. A 140 g serving has about 20.6 g of net carbs (24.8 g total minus 4.2 g fiber).
Best in the midday. Consuming cherimoya at midday provides sustained energy release from complex carbohydrates and fiber, supports stable afternoon glucose levels, and the potassium aids post-lunch cardiovascular recovery without interfering with evening melatonin synthesis
A typical serving is around 140 g (~105 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating cherimoya alongside several other fruit sources.
Cherimoya pairs nicely with: Pair with Greek yogurt or kefir because the soluble fiber in cherimoya enhances probiotic colonization and produces butyrate, amplifying gut barrier function; Combine with almonds or walnuts because healthy fats improve absorption of fat-soluble micronutrients and provide sustained energy release; Mix with leafy greens (spinach, kale) because cherimoya's vitamin C significantly enhances non-heme iron absorption from the greens, supporting hemoglobin synthesis.
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