Soursop juice
Soursop juice is a refreshing tropical beverage made from the creamy, white pulp of the soursop fruit (also known as graviola or guanabana), typically blended with water and sweetened with sugar. It originates from Central and South America and the Caribbean, where the fruit grows abundantly. The resulting drink is smooth, sweet-tart, and often served chilled.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Soursop juice is a carbohydrate-rich beverage, primarily providing natural sugars and dietary fiber, with negligible fat and protein. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, and a typical 1-cup serving contains approximately 140-160 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 7.4 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 46 mg |
| Potassium | 626 mg |
| Magnesium | 43 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Folate | 36 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, soursop juice is a beloved staple in many tropical regions, often enjoyed as a cooling refreshment or used in traditional remedies. Nutritionally, the fruit is unique for containing annonaceous acetogenins, compounds that have been the subject of scientific interest for their potential biological properties.
