Acerola
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 3gCarbs
- Fiber
- 1.6gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 1.4gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 3.8gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 20Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 0.8Glycemic Load
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Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- No
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Acerola
- Water89.0g
- Fiber1.6g
- Carbs3.0g
- Fat0.0g
- Protein0.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Low
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Low
- Oxalate
- Moderate
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Very High
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Acerola is a low-carb option with just 3g of carbohydrates per 100g, making it well suited for ketogenic and low-carb eating plans. Per 100g it provides 19 kcal, 0.001g of protein, and 0.001g of fat. Its fiber content of 1.6g per 100g supports digestive health. Acerola is also a good source of Potassium (5mg).
- Net carbs: 1.4 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Glycemic index (GI): 20 (low)
- Glycemic load (GL): 0.8
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Vitamin C: 1700
Acerola is keto-friendly with just 3g of carbs per 100g. A standard portion of 125g delivers 3.8g of carbohydrates, which fits comfortably within a daily keto macro target. With 0.001g of protein and 0.001g of fat per 100g, Acerola provides a solid macronutrient profile for a low-carb lifestyle. It is recommended as a regular part of a ketogenic or low-carb plan.
Acerola has a glycemic index (GI) of 20, indicating a low carb impact on blood sugar. The glycemic load (GL) is 0.8, reflecting the overall blood glucose effect from a standard serving of 125g. With 3g of carbs per 100g, Acerola produces a measured glycemic response.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 1700
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.02
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.07
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.001
- Beta-Carotene
- 170
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 125g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 10
- Calcium
- 10
- Iron
- 0.2
- Potassium
- 80
- Magnesium
- 10
- Phosphorus
- 15
- Zinc
- 0.4
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 125g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Low
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 170 |
| CalciumMineral | 10 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 3 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 0.001 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 1.6 |
| IronMineral | 0.2 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 10 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 15 |
| PotassiumMineral | 80 |
| ProteinMacro | 0.001 |
| SodiumMineral | 10 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.02 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.07 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.001 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 1700 |
| WaterMacro | 89 |
| ZincMineral | 0.4 |
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