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Nutritional Profile of Raw Carambola (Starfruit)
We got 60 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Carambola (Starfruit).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for two nutrients.
These are
- Water (Water)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fruits and Berries) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 13 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Tyrosine (Amino Acids)
- Water (Water)
- Serine (Amino Acids)
- Methionine (Amino Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for 10 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
- Phenylalanine (Amino Acids)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Glutamic Acid (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Carambola (Starfruit)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Carambola (Starfruit)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Carambola (Starfruit)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Carambola (Starfruit)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Carambola (Starfruit)
In food category: Fruits and Berries
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 6.7 g | 1.9 g | 336 | 1857 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.8 g | 793.8 mg | 52 | 222 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 4 g | 1.1 g | 292 | 1278 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 127 | 2811 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 184 mg | 52.2 mg | 61 | 2331 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 124 | 2788 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 330 mg | 93.6 mg | 91 | 1723 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 107 | 2265 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 63 | 1683 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 121 | 2782 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 157 mg | 44.5 mg | 55 | 2237 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 77 | 929 |
| Amino Acids (17) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 22 | 891 |
| Arginine | 21 mg | 6 mg | 48 | 963 |
| Aspartic Acid | 98 mg | 27.8 mg | 64 | 953 |
| Glutamic Acid | 148 mg | 42 mg | 31 | 1011 |
| Glycine | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 26 | 953 |
| Histidine | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 34 | 1000 |
| Isoleucine | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 24 | 977 |
| Leucine | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 21 | 951 |
| Lysine | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 18 | 916 |
| Methionine | 21 mg | 6 mg | 16 | 929 |
| Phenylalanine | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 27 | 1005 |
| Proline | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 34 | 1015 |
| Serine | 83 mg | 23.5 mg | 15 | 985 |
| Threonine | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 22 | 968 |
| Tryptophan | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 21 | 457 |
| Tyrosine | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 13 | 994 |
| Valine | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 27 | 994 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 1 g | 294.8 mg | 89 | 1515 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 33 | 443 |
| Folate, food | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 35 | 277 |
| Folate, total | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 35 | 380 |
| Niacin | 367 µg | 104 µg | 154 | 2168 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 391 µg | 110.8 µg | 24 | 797 |
| Riboflavin | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 104 | 795 |
| Thiamin | 14 µg | 4 µg | 90 | 870 |
| Vitamin B6 | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 150 | 964 |
| Vitamin C | 34.4 mg | 9.8 mg | 56 | 294 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 24 | 440 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 87 | 629 |
| beta-Carotene | 25 µg | 7.1 µg | 137 | 1141 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 66 µg | 18.7 µg | 52 | 968 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 61 IU | 17.3 IU | 132 | 977 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 83 | 710 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 70 | 562 |
| Copper, Cu | 137 µg | 38.8 µg | 68 | 712 |
| Iron, Fe | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 125 | 928 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 53 | 375 |
| Manganese, Mn | 37 µg | 10.5 µg | 131 | 993 |
| Phosphorus, P | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 69 | 667 |
| Potassium, K | 133 mg | 37.7 mg | 158 | 765 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 23 | 692 |
| Sodium, Na | 2 mg | 567 µg | 63 | 1157 |
| Zinc, Zn | 120 µg | 34 µg | 55 | 917 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | 2.2 mg | 54 | 1080 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 91.4 g | 25.9 g | 14 | 160 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 520 mg | 147.4 mg | 62 | 619 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 31 kcal | 8.8 kcal | 172 | 658 |
| KJ (Energy) | 128 kj | 36.3 kj | 163 | 1034 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Carambola (Starfruit)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Small (3-1/8" Long) | 70.0 g | 2.5 oz |
| Medium (3-5/8" Long) | 91.0 g | 3.2 oz |
| Cup, Sliced | 108.0 g | 3.8 oz |
| Large (4-1/2" Long) | 124.0 g | 4.4 oz |
| Cup, Cubes | 132.0 g | 4.7 oz |
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| Carambola | No of Nutrients |
(With Sugar, Starfruit) | 38 |
(Starfruit) | 38 |
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