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Low calorie, source of vitamin C, high water content
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Alata (150 g) has 51 calories. That works out to 34 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 27 mg of Vitamin C covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 150 g
51
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 88% · Protein 9% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 150 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 80 g | 27 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 160 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 250 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 300 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 600 g | 204 kcal |
Calculated from 34 calories per 100 g.
Alata is a juicy, mildly sweet fruit with a refreshing taste. Its high water content makes it pleasant served chilled, either in slices or cut into bite-sized pieces.
Choose Alata that looks fresh and has an intact exterior, without soft, bruised, or damaged areas. If it is sold cut, the flesh should look fresh rather than dried out or spoiled.
Yes, rinse the outside of Alata under running water before cutting it. A knife can carry dirt from the exterior onto the flesh, so washing the whole fruit first is a useful food-safety step.
Serve Alata fresh and chilled, cut into slices or small pieces. Keep cut portions covered in the refrigerator until serving, and use a clean knife and board to prepare them.
Yes, you can eat Alata at night. It is a fruit rather than a special sleep aid, and its water content may make you need the bathroom if you eat a large portion close to bedtime.
Yes, Alata can be frozen in pieces for smoothies. Freezing and thawing can soften its texture, so it works better blended or partly frozen than served later as fresh fruit slices.
A ripe Alata can be kept in the refrigerator before cutting to serve it chilled. Store it whole and unwashed, then rinse it just before preparation to keep the exterior clean.
Alata is generally eaten after the skin is removed. Cut away the outer layer and eat the flesh; washing the exterior before cutting also helps keep surface dirt off the edible part.
Alata can fit into a weight-loss eating plan because it is low in calories and contains plenty of water. It does not cause weight loss by itself, but it can be a refreshing alternative to more energy-dense snacks.
People with diabetes can include Alata, but its carbohydrates can raise blood glucose. The suitable portion varies with the person’s meal plan and treatment, so ask your clinician or dietitian how to fit it in.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
27mg · 30% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
342mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
23mg · 3% DV
Sodium
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 51 calories in 1 slice (medium) (150 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Alata is a fresh fruit, usually eaten ripe: wash it, slice it and enjoy the flesh as a snack. Its exact regional identity can vary, so choose fruit that looks fresh and yields slightly when ripe. Juicy and refreshing, it works well on a fruit platter or chopped into a fruit salad. In Turkey, it can be served at breakfast, as an afternoon snack or alongside tea; elsewhere, it fits easily into a simple snack or dessert. Alata is low in calories and high in water, with 34 calories per 100 g, and it provides vitamin C. Eat it plain for a light option, or pair it with yogurt or other fruit.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.