Chikoo ice cream
Chikoo ice cream is a creamy frozen dessert made from the sweet, malty fruit of the sapodilla tree (Manilkara zapota), blended with milk, cream, and sugar. It's a popular homemade treat and street-food dessert in South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan, where the fruit is abundant and beloved.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat due to its sugar and cream content, providing a quick energy boost. A single serving offers a good amount of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and minerals like potassium, with a calorie count typically ranging from 250 to 350 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved seasonal treat that transforms a humble, widely available fruit into a luxurious dessert. Nutritionally, using chikoo as the base provides natural sweetness and a unique, caramel-like flavor, along with a dose of antioxidants and digestive enzymes from the fruit itself.
