# Carambola, (starfruit), raw: calories and nutrition
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Per 100 g, it has 31 kcal, 1.04 g of protein, 0.33 g of total fat, 6.73 g of carbohydrates, 3.98 g of total sugars, 2.8 g of dietary fiber, 133 mg of potassium, and 34.4 mg of vitamin C.

## Nutrient profile (per 100 g)

| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calories | 31 kcal | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 4 g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12 µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |

## Standard servings

- 1 cup, cubes: 132 g
- 1 cup, sliced: 108 g
- 1 large (4-1/2" long): 124 g
- 1 medium (3-5/8" long): 91 g
- 1 small (3-1/8" long): 70 g

## What is in it
Carambola has 31 kcal per 100 g. It gives 1.04 g of protein and 0.33 g of total fat. It contains 6.73 g of carbohydrates, with 3.98 g of total sugars and 2.8 g of dietary fiber. It also has 133 mg of potassium, 34.4 mg of vitamin C, and 10 mg of magnesium. Smaller amounts include 3 mg of calcium, 0.08 mg of iron, and 12 ug of folate.

## What it means for your health
Dietary fiber may help digestion. Vitamin C may help the immune system. Potassium may help keep blood pressure in a normal range. This food is low in fat and sodium.

## Good to know
It is a fruit. It has no vitamin D and no vitamin B12. It has very little saturated fat, at 0.019 g per 100 g. It also provides 2 mg of sodium per 100 g. This is general education, not medical advice.