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Starfruit

Starfruit, also called carambola, is a crisp, juicy ridged fruit whose sliced cross-section forms a star, used fresh, in drinks or preserves.

Starfruit — illustrative ingredient image

About Starfruit

Starfruit is the ridged tropical fruit also known as carambola. Its elongated form has several lengthwise ribs, and crosswise slices show a distinctive star shape. It is usually eaten fresh, but can also be used in beverages, preserves and cooked preparations.

The thin skin is typically yellow when ripe, while the juicy flesh is crisp. Its flavour can be tart or mildly sweet, with cultivar and ripeness affecting the balance. It is commonly sliced before serving; seeds and bruised or browned portions may be removed.

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carambola

English

Starfruit, raw

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Starfruit nutrition & diet

Starfruit nutritional value

Carambola, (starfruit), raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
31kcal
Protein
1.0g
Carbs
6.7g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Cultivar and ripeness influence acidity and sweetness; compare edible flesh with edible flesh rather than with whole-fruit measurements.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Carambola, (starfruit), raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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