Calories in
carissa, (natal-plum), raw
62 kcal per 100 g Carissa, (natal-plum), raw contains 62 calories per 100 grams, or about 93 calories per cup slices. Per 100 g it provides 0.5 g protein, 13.6 g carbohydrate and 1.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 80% carbohydrate, 3% protein, 17% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup slices | 150.0 g | 93 | 0.8 g | 20.4 g | 2.0 g |
| 1 fruit without skin and seeds | 20.0 g | 12 | 0.1 g | 2.7 g | 0.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup slices
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup slices |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 62 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 2.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Sodium | 3.0 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 260.0 mg | 390.0 mg |
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | 16.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 38.0 mg | 57.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.0 µg | 3.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 84.2 g | 126.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173952). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How carissa, (natal-plum), raw compares
Among the 92 fruits and fruit juices items on this site, carissa, (natal-plum), raw ranks 37 of 92 by calorie density, against a category average of 74 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 16% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup slices (93 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 19 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in carissa, (natal-plum), raw?
Carissa, (natal-plum), raw contains 62 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 93 calories per cup slices. It also provides 0.5 g of protein, 13.6 g of carbohydrate and 1.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of carissa, (natal-plum), raw?
By calories, carissa, (natal-plum), raw is roughly 80% carbohydrate, 3% protein and 17% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup slices?
About 19 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the carissa, (natal-plum), raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within fruits and fruit juices.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Carissa, (natal-plum), raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.