Nutrition
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 406 kJ (97 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 23.38 g |
| - Sugars | 11.20 g |
| - Dietary fibre | 10.4 g |
| Fat | 0.70 g |
| Protein | 2.20 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 64 μg (8%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.130 mg (11%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 1.500 mg (10%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 14 μg (4%) |
| Vitamin C | 30.0 mg (36%) |
| Calcium | 12 mg (1%) |
| Iron | 1.60 mg (12%) |
| Magnesium | 29 mg (8%) |
| Phosphorus | 68 mg (10%) |
| Potassium | 348 mg (7%) |
| Zinc | 0.10 mg (1%) |
| Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. |
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Fresh passion fruit is high in beta carotene, potassium, and dietary fibre. Passion fruit juice is a good source of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and good for people who have high blood pressure. Some research is showing that purple passion fruit peel may help with controlling asthma symptoms. The fruit contains Lycopene in the mature and immature pericarp.
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