Tropical Fruits: List of 165+ Delicious Tropical Fruits with Facts • 7ESL

During summertime, people would usually crave cold, refreshing drinks that could quench their thirst and cool their bodies down.

But instead of buying canned or packed drinks that might contain preservatives, why not opt for some healthy and refreshing tropical fruits?

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Tropical Fruits

What Are Tropical Fruits?

Tropical fruit is a fruit that is native to tropical areas or places with hot and humid climates. These areas are found within the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, in many regions in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. Each tropical fruit has its distinct appearance and flavor that are often accompanied by some health benefits.

List of All Tropical Fruits

To help determine which fruits are tropical, here is a list of known tropical fruits around the world:

Abiu
Acai
Acerola
Ackee
Ambarella fruit
Araza fruit
Avocado
Babaco
Bacuri
Bael fruit
Banana
Bignay fruit
Bilimbi
Black apple
Black mulberry
Bolwarra
Breadfruit
Burmese grapes
Calabash
Calamansi
Canistel
Cantaloupe
Cape gooseberry
Carambola (star fruit)
Cashew apple
Cedar bay cherry
Cempedak
Ceylon gooseberry
Charichuelo
Chayote
Cherimoya
Cherry
Chico
Cluster fig
Coconut
Cocoplum
Cupuacu
Custard apple (sugar apple)
Damson
Date plum
Davidson plum
Deadman fingers
Dodder laurel
Dragon fruit
Duku (langsat or lanzones)
Durian
Elephant apple
Fig
Gac fruit
Gambooge fruit
Genip fruit
Governor’s plum
Granadilla
Grapefruit
Grapes
Grumichama
Guanabana
Guarana
Guava
Guavaberry
Hackberry
Honeydew
Horned melon
Huckleberry
Huito
Ilama
Imbe
Indian almond
Indian fig
Indian gooseberry
Indian jujube
Indian prune
Jackfruit
Jambul fruit
Jatoba
Jocote
Jujube
Junglesop
Juniper berry
Kabosu
Kaffir lime
Kapok fruit
Karkalla
Karonda
Kei-apple
Kepel
Kiwi
Korlan
Kundong
Kwai Muk
Lablab
Lakoocha
Langsat
Lemon aspen
Lemon
Leucaena
Lime berry
Longan
Lucuma
Lychee
Macadamia
Madrono
Malay apple
Mamey sapote
Mammee apple
Mamoncillo (Spanish lime)
Mangaba
Mango
Mangosteen
Manila tamarind
Ma-praang
Marang
Mayan nut
Mayapple
Maypop
Melinjo
Melon Pear
Morinda
Mountain soursop
Muscadine
Muskmelon
Nance
Naranjilla
Nectarines
Neem
Nutmeg
Oil Palm
Olive Fruit
Orange
Papaya
Passionfruit
Peach
Peach Palm
Pecan fruit
Pequi
Persimmon
Peumo
Phalsa
Pigeon pea
Pineapple
Pitombia
Pomegranate
Prickly pear
Pulasan
Quince
Rambutan
Red granadilla
Red mombin
Riberry
Rose apple
Rose myrtle
Safou
Salak (snake fruit)
Salmonberry
Sapodilla
Sineguelas (Spanish plum)
Soncoya
Sycamore fig
Tamarind
Tanjong
Vanilla
Velvet tamarind
Wampee fruit
Watermelon
White mulberry
Yew

Common Tropical Fruits | Facts & Pictures

Tropical fruits are rich not just in flavor but in nutrients. Here are some nutritional facts about common tropical fruits that you might want to add to your diet:

Banana

Bananas offer high levels of manganese, potassium, fiber, and vitamins B6 and C. They are known for being rich in potassium. But the actual amount of the said mineral in bananas is average compared to other tropical fruits. Bananas help in lowering blood pressure and in boosting the immune system.

Pineapple

A single cup of pineapple can suffice and even exceed your daily requirement of vitamin C. It also aids in digestion because of the protein-digesting enzyme called bromelain that it contains. The dietary fiber in pineapples also helps in digestion and in lowering blood sugar levels.

Mango

Like pineapples, a cup of mangoes can also complete your daily vitamin C requirement. Aside from that, mangoes also offer a moderate amount of potassium and vitamins A, K, and B6. That being said, they are beneficial for the eyes, the heart, and for iron absorption.

Orange

Oranges are known for being good sources of vitamin C. These refreshing fruits can boost your immune system and prevent cell damage. They are readily available not just in tropical areas but in almost all countries worldwide. They are one of the most popular fruits of today.

Avocado

Avocados contain high levels of “good fats” that help decrease bad cholesterol in the body. Additionally, they provide considerable amounts of other vitamins and minerals that allow improvement in blood circulation, revitalization of skin and hair, and lowering of inflammation.

Lemon

Lemon is a citrus fruit rich in vitamin C. Lemons support heart health, fight anemia, and prevent kidney stones. They can be added to different recipes to innovate the flavor and add some zest to the food.

Coconut

The coconut fruit is termed a superfood. Every edible part of the coconut fruit has some benefits to offer. The coconut water is filled with electrolytes that are perfect for quenching thirst and hydrating the body. The flesh is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber beneficial to one’s health when eaten in moderation.

Papaya

Another tropical fruit that can complete the recommended daily dose of vitamin C is papaya. A cup of papaya can provide up to 144% of the DV for the said vitamin. Papayas also contain rich levels of vitamins A and E that are good for the eyes and skin. Papaya is often eaten as a post-meal fruit in many parts of Asia since it helps manage digestion.