Rose-apple
Syzygium jambos (Wikipedia)
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| Syzygium jambos | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Syzygium |
| Species: | S. jambos
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| Binomial name | |
| Syzygium jambos L. (Alston)
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| Synonyms | |
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Eugenia jambos | |
 Fruit and seeds. One fruit is split to show seeds. | |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 105 kJ (25 kcal) |
5.7 g | |
0.3 g | |
0.6 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 2% 17 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 2% 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 3% 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5% 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 27% 22.3 mg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 3% 29 mg |
| Iron | 1% 0.07 mg |
| Magnesium | 1% 5 mg |
| Manganese | 1% 0.029 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1% 8 mg |
| Potassium | 3% 123 mg |
| Sodium | 0% 0 mg |
| Zinc | 1% 0.06 mg |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
Syzygium jambos is a species of rose apple originating in Southeast Asia and occurring widely elsewhere, having been introduced as an ornamental and fruit tree.