Fresh Soursop Fruits

Soursop is typically eaten raw by cutting the fruit in half and scooping out the flesh. Fruits range in size and can be quite large, so it may be best to divide it into a few portions.

Calories: *6
Protein: 1 gram
Carbs: *6.8 grams
Fiber: 3.3 grams
Vitamin C: *4% of the RDI
Potassium: 8% of the RDI
Magnesium: 5% of the RDI
Thiamine: 5% of the RDI

Interestingly, many parts of the fruit are used medicinally, including the leaves, fruit and stems. It is also used in cooking and can even be applied to the skin.

Some test-tube and animal studies have even found that it may help with everything from alleviating inflammation to slowing cancer growth.

Antioxidants are compounds that help neutralize harmful compounds called free radicals, which can cause damage to cells.

One test-tube study looked at the antioxidant properties of soursop and found that it was able to effectively protect against damage caused by free radicals.

More research is needed to determine how beneficial the antioxidants found in soursop may be to humans.