Imported year-round; harvest season varies by country of originBaobab Powder Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits
Baobab Powder (Adansonia digitata) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 250 kcal and includes 44.5 g fiber, 173 mg vitamin C, 2,190 mg potassium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation. The linked USDA profile is listed as “Baobab powder”; its values describe that preparation state rather than a generic fresh equivalent.
Baobab Powder benefits and place in a balanced diet
- A 100 g portion provides approximately 250 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
- Its approximately 10.9 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
- Its approximately 44.5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
- About 173 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
- Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
- About 2.4 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
- About 0.03 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
- About 342 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
- About 2,190 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
- About 158 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
- About 8.4 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
- No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of baobab powder depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.
Baobab Powder nutrition facts
The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Core values and macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 250 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Water | 10.9 g | 10.9 g |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Total fat | 0.47 g | 0.47 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.244 g | 0.244 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.169 g | 0.169 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.163 g | 0.163 g |
| Carbohydrate | 79.6 g | 79.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 44.5 g | 44.5 g |
| Ash | 5.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 342 mg | 342 mg |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 8.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 158 mg | 158 mg |
| Phosphorus | 47 mg | 47 mg |
| Potassium | 2,190 mg | 2,190 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.92 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds | ||
| Vitamin C | 173 mg | 173 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.074 mg | 0.074 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 20 mg | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.4 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 43 µg | 43 µg |
| Food folate | 43 µg | 43 µg |
| Fatty acids | ||
| Omega-3 | 0.098 g | 0.098 g |
| Types of sugar | ||
| Sucrose | 9.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Glucose | 4.7 g | 4.7 g |
| Fructose | 4.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fatty-acid details | ||
| Trans fat | 0.009 g | 0.009 g |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) | 0.098 g | 0.098 g |
| EPA | 0 g | 0 g |
How many calories are in Baobab Powder?
100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 250 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 250 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.
How to use Baobab Powder in the kitchen
Baobab Powder can be eaten on its own when appropriate, added to breakfast bowls, salads or desserts, or used in sauces and drinks. Preparation changes the edible portion and may alter nutrient values. The linked USDA profile is listed as “Baobab powder”; its values describe that preparation state rather than a generic fresh equivalent.
Direct USDA records are used where available; closest-profile entries are explicitly labelled and remain approximate. Blank fields mean that the source did not report a value. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.
