...the nutritional value of starfruit and full starfruit nutrition information...
*The starfruit is a good source of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and vitamin C.
The starfruit is a very good source of vitamin B5 which helps to turn carbohydrates and fats into energy. B5 also plays a part in the health of your adrenal glands.
Starfruits are also a good source of vitamin C which helps to prevent tissues and cells from free radical damage, which helps to prevent cancer. Vitamin C also aids dietary iron absorption.
Containing a fairly good amount of potassium, starfruits can help the nerves and muscles to function and also maintains the bodies' acid balance. Potassium also helps to lower the risk of high blood pressure.
* A small percentage of people should be aware that the starfruit contains oxalic acid which can be detrimental to people with kidney problems.
One starfruit contains around 28 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF STARFRUIT:
Carambola, (starfruit), raw
Refuse: 3% (Seeds and stem end) Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola NDB No: 09060 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Nutrient
Units
1.00 X 1 medium (3-5/8" long) ------- 91g
Proximates
Water
g
83.16
Energy
kcal
28
Energy
kJ
116
Protein
g
0.95
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.30
Ash
g
0.47
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
6.12
Fiber, total dietary
g
2.5
Sugars, total
g
3.62
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
3
Iron, Fe
mg
0.07
Magnesium, Mg
mg
9
Phosphorus, P
mg
11
Potassium, K
mg
121
Sodium, Na
mg
2
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.11
Copper, Cu
mg
0.125
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.034
Selenium, Se
mcg
0.5
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
31.3
Thiamin
mg
0.013
Riboflavin
mg
0.015
Niacin
mg
0.334
Pantothenic acid
mg
0.356
Vitamin B-6
mg
0.015
Folate, total
mcg
11
Folic acid
mcg
0
Folate, food
mcg
11
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE
11
Choline, total
mg
6.9
Vitamin B-12
mcg
0.00
Vitamin B-12, added
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE
3
Retinol
mcg
0
Carotene, beta
mcg
23
Carotene, alpha
mcg
22
Cryptoxanthin, beta
mcg
0
Vitamin A, IU
IU
56
Lycopene
mcg
0
Lutein + zeaxanthin
mcg
60
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
0.14
Vitamin E, added
mg
0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
IU
0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
mcg
0.0
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g
0.017
4:0
g
0.000
6:0
g
0.000
8:0
g
0.000
10:0
g
0.000
12:0
g
0.000
14:0
g
0.000
16:0
g
0.010
18:0
g
0.007
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.027
16:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
18:1 undifferentiated
g
0.027
20:1
g
0.000
22:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
0.167
18:2 undifferentiated
g
0.143
18:3 undifferentiated
g
0.025
18:4
g
0.000
20:4 undifferentiated
g
0.000
20:5 n-3 (EPA)
g
0.000
22:5 n-3 (DPA)
g
0.000
22:6 n-3 (DHA)
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g
0.007
Threonine
g
0.040
Isoleucine
g
0.040
Leucine
g
0.070
Lysine
g
0.070
Methionine
g
0.019
Phenylalanine
g
0.034
Tyrosine
g
0.040
Valine
g
0.045
Arginine
g
0.019
Histidine
g
0.007
Alanine
g
0.065
Aspartic acid
g
0.089
Glutamic acid
g
0.135
Glycine
g
0.045
Proline
g
0.045
Serine
g
0.076
Other
Alcohol, ethyl
g
0.0
Caffeine
mg
0
Theobromine
mg
0
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
*The starfruit is a good source of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and vitamin C.
