What is Lucuma ? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Lucuma ?

Lucuma is a tropical fruit native to South America, particularly Peru, and is often referred to as the "Gold of the Incas." It has a distinctive flavor that is sweet and creamy with hints of caramel and maple. The fruit is typically yellow or orange on the outside with a bright yellow flesh. Lucuma is highly prized for its unique taste and is commonly used in desserts, ice creams, smoothies, and baked goods. It is also known for its nutritional value, as it is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

What does Lucuma Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Lucuma Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Unit100g

Unit

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	99kcal	5%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	25g	8%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	N/A

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Lucuma ?

1 Unit of Lucuma contains 2 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Lucuma ?

1 Unit of Lucuma contains 25 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Lucuma ?

1 Unit of Lucuma contains 1 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 Unit of Lucuma ?

There are 99 calories in 1 Unit of Lucuma .

How many calories are in 1 oz of Lucuma ?

There are 28 calories in 1 oz of Lucuma .

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Lucuma ?

There are 126 calories in 1 Cup of Lucuma .

How many calories are in 1 Pound of Lucuma ?

There are 449 calories in 1 Pound of Lucuma .