Calories in Carambola, (starfruit), raw
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Carambola, (starfruit), raw contains 31 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium, 3-5/8" long (91 g) provides about 28 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 15% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 31 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.33 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.019 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars M | 4 g | |
| Protein M | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A M | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C M | 34.4 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.016 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.39 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 7.6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron M | 0.08 mg | 0.4% |
| Magnesium M | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 133 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper M | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese M | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 79%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars4 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.33 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.019 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.18 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan I | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.044 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.044 g |
| Leucine I | 0.077 g |
| Lysine I | 0.077 g |
| Methionine I | 0.021 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.037 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.044 g |
| Valine I | 0.05 g |
| Arginine I | 0.021 g |
| Histidine I | 0.008 g |
| Alanine I | 0.071 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 0.098 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 0.15 g |
| Glycine I | 0.05 g |
| Proline I | 0.05 g |
| Serine I | 0.083 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.16 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.011 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 25 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 66 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 24 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 91.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.52 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 128 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 61 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries, raw Raw | 32 | 0.67 g | 7.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Lemon, raw, without peel Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Starfruit, raw Raw | 31 | 1 g | 6.7 g | 0.33 g |
| Cranberries, raw Raw | 46 | 0.46 g | 12 g | 0.13 g |
| Lemon, raw Raw | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Limes, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Lime, raw Raw | 30 | 0.7 g | 10.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Watermelon, seedless, rind only, raw Raw | 19 | 0.53 g | 4.2 g | 0.07 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw carambola?
100 g of raw carambola has 31 kcal. 1 medium, 3-5/8" long (91 g): about 28 kcal. 1 small, 3-1/8" long (70 g): about 22 kcal. 1 cup, sliced (108 g): about 33 kcal.
How much protein is in raw carambola?
Raw carambola contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.95 g in 1 medium, 3-5/8" long (91 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw carambola?
Raw carambola has 6.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw carambola?
Raw carambola contains 0.33 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.019 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw carambola contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (38% DV) and copper (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw carambola?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171715. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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