Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Sapota (chikoo) is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Fully soft ripe fruit only; a dense natural-sugar fruit best earlier in the day.
Classical Provenance: contemporary practice.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- as a quick-energy breakfast fruit
- chikoo shake (kapha caution)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: kapha excess and diabetes in quantity
- Contraindication: unripe fruit (astringent latex)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sapota (chikoo)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup pieces) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 73 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.9 g | 20.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 14.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | 18.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Calcium | 17.9 mg | 26.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.2 mg | 24.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 22.3 mg | 33.4 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 420 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.08 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 21.0 mg | 31.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 80.7 µg | 121.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.3 µg | 6.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.24 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.18 mg |
