Acerola is a berry that is thought to have originated in the Yucatan but is also grown in the United States. The fruit is similar to cherries and has a mildly acid taste. It produces significant juice.
Calories
One cup of acerola berries contains 31 calories, 0.3 g of fat, 7.54 g of carbohydrates, 1.1 g of dietary fiber and 0.4 g of protein, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The calories are composed of approximately 97 percent carbohydrates, with the remainder coming from fat and protein.
Other Nutrients
One cup of acerola berries provides portions of your daily recommended intake for vitamins and minerals: 1,827 percent of vitamin C, 25 percent of vitamin A, 3.5 percent of folate, 1.7 percent of thiamine, 4.5 percent of riboflavin, 2.4 percent of niacin, 9.3 percent of copper, 4.3 percent of magnesium, 1.1 percent of iron and 0.9 percent of calcium, according to the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine.
Considerations
Nutrient-rich fruits are a healthy source of carbohydrates, according to the Mayo Clinic. The berries also contain 2.8 percent to 3.7 percent of your daily need for fiber.
References
- California Rare Fruit Growers: Acerola
- USDA: Nutrient Data Laboratory
- Council for Responsible Nutrition: Vitamin and Mineral Recommendations: Vitamins
- Council for Responsible Nutrition: Vitamin and Mineral Recommendations: Minerals
- Mayo Clinic: Healthy Diet: End the Guesswork With These Nutrition Guidelines
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