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Carambola
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 31 kcal —
- Protein 1 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 3.9 g 1%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 2.8 g 10%
- Sugars 4 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 34.4 mg 38%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.15 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.37 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.39 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 7.6 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 3 mg 0%
- Iron 0.08 mg 0%
- Magnesium 10 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 12 mg 1%
- Potassium 133 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.12 mg 1%
- Copper 0.14 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 31 | 1 g | 3.9 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cup, cubes | 132 g | 41 | 1.4 g | 5.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × cup, sliced | 108 g | 33 | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × large (4-1/2" long) | 124 g | 38 | 1.3 g | 4.9 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × medium (3-5/8" long) | 91 g | 28 | 0.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × small (3-1/8" long) | 70 g | 22 | 0.7 g | 2.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × cup, cubes | 264 g | 82 | 2.7 g | 10 g | 0.9 g |
| ½ × cup, cubes | 66 g | 20 | 0.7 g | 2.6 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × cup, cubes | 396 g | 123 | 4.1 g | 16 g | 1.3 g |
| 4 × cup, cubes | 528 g | 164 | 5.5 g | 21 g | 1.7 g |
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Questions about Carambola
How do you eat carambola?
Rinse it, trim the narrow brown edges and slice it crossways to make star-shaped pieces. The thin skin and small seeds are edible; spit out any seeds you find.
How can you tell when a carambola is ripe?
Choose a firm fruit with glossy, mostly yellow skin and plump ridges; a little green is fine if you want a tarter taste. Brown marks along the ridges usually mean it is very ripe, not necessarily spoiled.
Do you need to peel carambola?
No. The skin is thin and edible, so wash the fruit and trim away the browned edges instead. Cut out the seeds if you prefer, though they are small and can be eaten.
How should you store carambola?
Keep ripe carambola in the fridge, where it will hold for several days. Leave firm, greenish fruit at room temperature until it turns yellow, then refrigerate it.
What does carambola taste like, and what goes well with it?
It is crisp and juicy, with a flavour that can be mildly sweet or tart, rather like a mix of apple, citrus and grape. Add slices to fruit salad or a green salad, or serve them with yoghurt, fish or prawns.
Can you cook carambola?
Yes: simmer sliced fruit with sugar and a little water for about 10–15 minutes to make a quick compote or chutney. It also works briefly cooked in a curry or stir-fry; add it near the end so it keeps some bite.
Is carambola the same as star fruit?
Yes. Carambola is also called star fruit because each crosswise slice has a star shape; the names refer to the same tropical fruit.
Is carambola a good source of vitamin C?
Yes. A medium carambola (91 g) provides 31.3 mg of vitamin C.
Can you eat carambola seeds?
Yes, the small seeds are edible, though you can remove them if you dislike their texture. The skin is edible too, so the fruit needs no peeling.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171715 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
