Sapota :
Achras sapota, Manilkara zapota, Naseberry
Manilkara zapota, commonly known as the sapodilla is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. An example natural occurrence is in coastal Yucatán in the Petenes mangroves ecoregion, where it is a subdominant plant species.
It was introduced to the Philippines during Spanish colonization. It is grown in large quantities in Pakistan, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Mexico.
Sapota Nutrition :
Nutritional value per 100 g
Energy – 347 kJ (83 kcal)
Carbohydrates – 19.96 g
Dietary fiber – 5.3 g
Fat – 1.1 g
Protein – 0.44 g
Vitamins
Riboflavin (B2) – (2%) 0.02 mg
Niacin (B3) – (1%) 0.2 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) – (5%) 0.252 mg
Vitamin B6 – (3%) 0.037 mg
Folate (B9) – (4%) 14 μg
Vitamin C – (18%) 14.7 mg
Minerals
Calcium – (2%) 21 mg
Iron – (6%) 0.8 mg
Magnesium – (3%) 12 mg
Phosphorus – (2%) 12 mg
Potassium – (4%) 193 mg
Sodium – (1%) 12 mg
Zinc – (1%)