Carissa fruit salad
Carissa fruit salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish made primarily from the sweet, juicy berries of the Carissa carandas plant, often combined with other fruits like apples, bananas, or citrus. It's a popular treat in many tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, where the fruit is known by names like karanda or cranberry hibiscus.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is typically low in fat and protein but can be a good source of carbohydrates and natural sugars from the fruit. It provides a notable amount of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and potassium, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-200 kcal per standard serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Carissa fruit is nutritionally interesting for its high antioxidant content, particularly anthocyanins which give it a deep red color. Culturally, it's often used in traditional preserves and chutneys, making its use in a fresh salad a modern twist on a classic ingredient.
