Sapodilla or chikoo, is a fresh fruit that came from America and Mexico. Chikoo is a tropical fruit & full of various nutrients, vitamins, minerals, glucose, tannins and calories. It is round in shape like a potato and sweet in taste. Fresh ripen sapodilla is a good source of minerals like potassium, copper, iron and vitamins like folate, niacin and pantothenic acid. These compounds are essential for optimal health as they involve in various metabolic processes in the body as cofactors for the enzymes.
100 grams of chikoo have Energy- 83 Kcal, Carbohydrates- 19.9 g, Protein- 0.44 g, Total Fat- 1.10 g, Dietary Fiber- 5.3 g, Folates- 14 µg, Niacin- 0.200 mg, Pantothenic acid- 0.252 mg, Riboflavin- 0.020 mg, Thiamin- 0.058 mg, Vitamin A- 60 IU, Vitamin C- 14.7 mg, Sodium- 12 mg, Potassium- 193 mg, Calcium- 21 mg, Zinc- 0.10 mg, Selenium- 0.6 µg, Copper- 0.086 mg, Phosphorous- 12 mg, Iron- 0.80 mg and Magnesium- 12 mg.
Eating chikoos have numerous health benefits to your body which are given below.
Health Benefits of Chikoo or Sapodilla
Vitamin A content on Sapodilla is good for your eye. Its high Vitamin A content ensures that your eyes remain healthy.
Due to rich in antioxidants, fiber content and nutrients, it helps to protect cancer and tightly bind the carcinogens (toxin) to protect the mucous membrane of the colon. Vitamin A has been shown beneficial to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
* Boost Immune System
Vitamin C in Chikoo helps to improve the immune system of body and protects us from various diseases.
* Improve Bone quality
Our Bones need more calcium, iron, and phosphorus content to increase their quality. The presence of calcium, phosphorus and iron in chikoo or Sapodilla helps to strengthen the bones.
* Skin Care
Chikoos are full of vitamin B complex & vitamin E, so they are good for improvement of your skin quality. Vitamin E is really good for your skin because it can moisture your skin, and gives you healthy and glowing skin.
* Constipation
Chikoo are fully loaded with dietary fiber which helps us in get rid of chronic constipation. Being cool in nature it helps in supporting the colon membrane thus making it resistant to infections.
* Beneficial During Pregnancy
Chikoo is rich in carbohydrates and high nutrition content, which is essential for pregnant women. It also helps reduce weakness and symptoms of pregnancy such as nausea and dizziness.
* Fatigue and Stress
Sapodilla fruit is high in Vitamin B Content which is very useful to help overcome the symptoms of fatigue and stress.
* Inflammation
Sapodilla or chikoo is rich in tannins hence it has the capability in reducing the inflammation in the body.
* Energy Booster
chikoo or Sapodilla is a delicious food and is rich in glucose. This glucose helps in proving instant energy to the body.
* Diarrhea
Because of its tanning purgative properties, it has an ability to cure diarrhea. The decoction made by boiling chikoo fruit with water is good for curing diarrhea. Chikoo has also ability to take out the wastes from the stomach.
* Cold and Cough
Chikoo fruit helps to alleviate cold and cough by removing the phlegm and mucous from nasal passage and respiratory tract. Intake of this fruit aids to repel congestion and chronic coughs.
* Kidney Stones
The crushed seeds have a diuretic action and are claimed to expel bladder and kidney stones.
* Mental Health
Sapodilla or chikoo is a potent sedative, which can be employed to calm the nerves and alleviate stress. It often recommended in the diet of individuals suffering from insomnia, anxiety disorders, and depression.
The chickoo fruit has a high latex content which is used as a crude filling for tooth cavities
