Manilkara zapota | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Manilkara |
Species: | M. zapota
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Binomial name | |
Manilkara zapota (L.) P.Royen
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Synonyms | |
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Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 347 kJ (83 kcal) |
19.96 g | |
Dietary fiber | 5.3 g |
1.1 g | |
0.44 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Riboflavin (B2) | 2% 0.02 mg |
Niacin (B3) | 1% 0.2 mg |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 5% 0.252 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 2% 0.037 mg |
Folate (B9) | 4% 14 μg |
Vitamin C | 16% 14.7 mg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 2% 21 mg |
Iron | 4% 0.8 mg |
Magnesium | 3% 12 mg |
Phosphorus | 1% 12 mg |
Potassium | 6% 193 mg |
Sodium | 1% 12 mg |
Zinc | 1% 0.1 mg |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[2] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[3] |
Manilkara zapota, commonly known as sapodilla (Spanish: [ˌsapoˈðiʝa]),[4] sapote, chicozapote, chicoo, chicle, naseberry, nispero, or soapapple, among other names,[5][6]: 515 is an evergreen tree native to southern Mexico and Central America. An example natural occurrence is in coastal Yucatán, in the Petenes mangroves ecoregion, where it is a subdominant plant species.[7] It was introduced to the Philippines during Spanish colonization.[8] It is grown in large quantities in Mexico and in tropical Asia, including India, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, as well as in the Caribbean.
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