Carambola
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 128 kJ (31 kcal) |
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6.73 g
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| Sugars | 3.98 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g |
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0.33 g
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1.04 g
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| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A equiv. |
66 μg
|
| Thiamine (B1) |
(1%)
0.014 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(1%)
0.016 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(2%)
0.367 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(8%)
0.391 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
(1%)
0.017 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(3%)
12 μg |
| Choline |
(2%)
7.6 mg |
| Vitamin C |
(41%)
34.4 mg |
| Vitamin E |
(1%)
0.15 mg |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium |
(0%)
3 mg |
| Iron |
(1%)
0.08 mg |
| Magnesium |
(3%)
10 mg |
| Manganese |
(2%)
0.037 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(2%)
12 mg |
| Potassium |
(3%)
133 mg |
| Sodium |
(0%)
2 mg |
| Zinc |
(1%)
0.12 mg |
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| Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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Carambola or starfruit, is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Seychelles.
The fruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia, the South Pacific, Micronesia, and parts of East Asia. The tree is also cultivated throughout non-indigenous tropical areas, such as in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the southern United States.
The fruit has distinctive ridges running down its sides (usually five but can sometimes vary); when cut in cross-section, it resembles a star, hence its name. The entire fruit is edible and is usually eaten out of hand. They may also be used in cooking and can be made into relishes, preserves, and juice drinks.
The original range of Averrhoa carambola is unknown today. It is believed that it may have originated from Sri Lanka or Moluccas, Indonesia, but has been cultivated in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia for hundreds of years. They remain a local favorite in those areas but have also recently gained popularity in parts of East Asia and Queensland, Australia; as well as in the Pacific Islands, particularly Tahiti, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Hawaii, and Guam. They are cultivated commercially in India, Southeast Asia, southern China, Taiwan, and Florida. They are also grown in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Brazil, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Mexico, Guyana and parts of Africa. In other areas they are usually grown as ornamentals, rather than for consumption.
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