Tropical Fruit Cup
A Tropical Fruit Cup is a refreshing, colorful medley of diced fresh fruits commonly found in tropical regions. It typically includes a mix of pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi, and sometimes dragon fruit or banana, often served chilled in its own juices or a light syrup. This dish is a staple street food and dessert across Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is naturally high in carbohydrates from fruit sugars and provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with virtually no fat or protein. A typical serving contains roughly 100-150 calories, depending on the specific fruits and any added sweeteners.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Folate | 50 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 mcg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the fruit cup is a symbol of tropical abundance and hospitality, often sold by vendors in vibrant markets. Nutritionally, its unique blend of fruits offers a broad spectrum of antioxidants and enzymes, like papain from papaya, that can aid digestion.
