Mature coconut meat gets most of its calories from fat. A little goes a long way in yogurt or oatmeal, adding flavor as well as energy. Coconut water is a different story: it has far fewer calories than the flesh.

Tamarind pulp is concentrated and gets most of its calories from carbohydrates. Its sweet-tart flavor shines even in small amounts. Mix it into a drink, and the calories per glass will depend on how much pulp you use.

Cooked chontaduro, or peach palm fruit, brings together carbohydrates, fiber, and some fat. It’s more filling than many juicy fruits and works well with a meal or as a snack. Calories vary considerably by variety.

Durian’s creamy flesh provides carbohydrates along with some fat, giving it more calories than many water-rich fruits. Its bold flavor makes a small serving plenty for many people.

Borojó has thick pulp that’s often blended into smoothies. Adding sugar, honey, or milk changes the drink’s total calories, so the number shown here applies to the fruit pulp alone.

Sweet and creamy, mamey sapote gets most of its calories from carbohydrates. Enjoy it on its own or with plain yogurt—no blender or added sugar needed.

Bananas provide carbohydrates and make an easy snack before or after a workout. They’re portable, ready to eat, and just as good sliced over yogurt or oatmeal.

Also called Spanish lime or guinep, mamoncillo has sweet pulp wrapped around a large seed. Each fruit has only a little edible flesh, making it a fun, light snack when you want something different.