Ceviche de Nance
Ceviche de Nance is a vibrant, tropical ceviche from coastal regions of Mexico and Central America, featuring the sweet, tangy nance fruit as its star ingredient. Instead of raw fish, it typically combines nance with shrimp, lime juice, onions, cilantro, and chili peppers, creating a refreshing balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of lean protein from the shrimp and provides a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the fruit, with minimal fat. It's particularly rich in vitamin C from the lime and nance, and offers a unique blend of antioxidants and minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Phosphorus | 190 mg |
| Selenium | 36 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Ceviche de Nance is a creative twist on traditional fish ceviche, showcasing the culinary use of the nance fruit—a small, aromatic fruit prized in tropical Latin America for its distinctive flavor. Nutritionally, it combines the high-quality protein of seafood with the unique phytonutrients of an underutilized tropical fruit.
