Foods / Fruits

Soursop (Shul-ram fal): Nutrition and who it suits

Soursop is a good choice for weight loss, and fine in a portion for PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 62 kcal, 0.7 g of protein and 5 g of fibre. One serving is one katori, cut (100 g), about 62 kcal.

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Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy62 kcal
Protein0.7 g
Carbohydrate11.9 g
Fibre5 g
Sugars9.8 g
Fat0.9 g
Vitamin C59.5 mg
Potassium264 mg
Magnesium17.7 mg

Where its calories come from

81%14%
  • Protein 5%
  • Carbohydrate 81%
  • Fat 14%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of soursop?

About 62 kcal for one katori, cut (100 g), and about 124 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

92%Vitamin C
59.5 mg
8%Potassium
264 mg
5%Magnesium
17.7 mg
3%Folate
6.1 µg
2%Protein
0.7 g
1%Calcium
10.1 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code E061. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is soursop good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

8 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

About 11.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 9.8 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Diabetes

Eat in moderation

About 11.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 9.8 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

Not a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choice8 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.
PCOS and diabetesEat in moderationAbout 11.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 9.8 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.
MenopauseFine as part of a mealNot a standout for calcium or protein in a 100 g serving, but fine as part of a meal.

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Also called

Hindi: Shul-ram fal; Kannada: Lakshmanaphala/Mulluramphala; Malayalam: Mullatha; Tamil: Malai seethapalam/ Paanghi pazham; Telugu: Lakshamana phalamu.

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