Soursop candy or jam
Soursop candy or jam is a sweet, tropical confection made from the creamy, white pulp of the soursop fruit (also known as graviola or guanabana). Typically, the fruit pulp is cooked down with sugar and sometimes pectin or lemon juice to create a spreadable jam or a chewy, dried candy. It is a popular treat in many tropical regions across Latin America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate, high-sugar food, providing a quick source of energy. While it offers some vitamin C and potassium from the fruit base, its primary nutritional contribution is simple sugars, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 95 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 4 mg |
Per 1 piece of soursop candy (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, soursop is often associated with folk remedies and is a beloved, nostalgic flavor in many tropical home kitchens. Nutritionally, while the candy/jam is a sugary treat, the soursop fruit itself is noted for its high antioxidant content, including compounds like acetogenins.
