Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Medlar.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Medlar fruitOctober–December in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Fruit guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Medlar Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 47 kcal and includes 266 mg potassium, 1.7 g fiber, 14 µg folate. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

266 mg potassium1.7 g fiber14 µg folate13 mg magnesium
Energy47 kcal
Fiber1.7 g
Vitamin C1 mg
Potassium266 mg

Medlar benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Medlar provides 1.7 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 1 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 266 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 13 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of medlar depends on portion size and the overall eating pattern.

Medlar 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.

Medlar vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy47 kcal47 kcal
Water0 g0 g
Protein0.4 g0.4 g
Total fat0.2 g0.2 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0 g0 g
Carbohydrate12.1 g12.1 g
Dietary fiber1.7 g1.7 g
Total sugars0 g0 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash0 g0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium16 mg16 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.3 mg
Magnesium13 mg13 mg
Phosphorus27 mg27 mg
Potassium266 mg266 mg
Sodium1 mg1 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0.1 mg
Copper0 mg0 mg
Manganese0.1 mg0.1 mg
Selenium0.6 µg0.6 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C1 mg1 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.3 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)14 µg14 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate0 µg0 µg
Folate, DFE0 µg DFE0 µg DFE
Choline0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A0 µg RAE0 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene0 µg0 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0 g0 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0 g0 g
Glutamic acid0 g0 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0 g0 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Medlar?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 47 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 47 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Medlar in the kitchen

Medlar 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.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.