Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is the subtropical fruit of a tree of the same name native to India. In addition to being used in a variety of food preparations, the marble-like berries are also revered in Ayurvedic medicine.
The amla fruit is rich in antioxidants. The Indian gooseberry contains 20 times as much vitamin C as an orange.
Amlas have light-green skin and are small, round berries. The skin of the Amla is almost translucent, with six to eight faint yellow striations, which give the appearance of segmentation.
With a tough, yet thin skin, the flesh is crisp and juicy and has a sour and bitter taste. There is a hexagonal-shaped stone with segmented ridges in the center of the berry.
Scientific name of Indian Gooseberry / Amla
Phyllanthus Emblica
Other names of Indian Gooseberry / Amla
- Emblica Officinalis
- Amla
- Awla
- Amlaki
- Aonla
- Myrobalan
- Emblic
Nutrition facts of Indian Gooseberry / Amla
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 | KCAL |
| Fat | 0.5 | GRAM |
| Protein | 1 | GRAM |
| Carbohydrate | 10 | GRAM |
| Fiber | 5 | GRAM |
Calories by source in Indian Gooseberry / Amla:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Indian Gooseberry / Amla = 90%
- Calories by fat in Indian Gooseberry / Amla = 1%
- Calories by protein in Indian Gooseberry / Amla = 9%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Indian Gooseberry / Amla:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Indian Gooseberry / Amla = 60%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Indian Gooseberry / Amla = 10%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Indian Gooseberry / Amla = 30%
Detailed vitamin profile of Indian Gooseberry / Amla, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Indian Gooseberry / Amla, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Complete nutrition facts of Indian Gooseberry / Amla
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