Starfruit Benefits & Nutrition
Starfruit benefits: nutrition per 100 g (31 kcal, 2.8 g fibre), how much to eat a day and who should be careful. Also called Kamrakh / carambola.
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Kamrakh / carambola · Fruits
- 31 kcalenergy
- 1 gprotein
- 2.8 gfibre
- Sep–Janbest season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of starfruit
- Low in calories and a source of vitamin C.
- Is a source of fibre.
- Its tangy taste adds flavour to salads and chutneys.
How to eat it
Slice into stars for salads or eat with salt and chilli.
How much a day: Half to one fruit (healthy kidneys only).
Who should be careful
- Kidney disease: do NOT eat starfruit — it contains a neurotoxin and oxalate that can be dangerous when the kidneys do not work well.
- History of kidney stones: avoid — it is very high in oxalate.
Best season in India
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of starfruit?
Low in calories and a source of vitamin C. Is a source of fibre. Its tangy taste adds flavour to salads and chutneys.
How much starfruit can I have a day?
Half to one fruit (healthy kidneys only). Slice into stars for salads or eat with salt and chilli.
Who should be careful with starfruit?
Kidney disease: do NOT eat starfruit — it contains a neurotoxin and oxalate that can be dangerous when the kidneys do not work well. History of kidney stones: avoid — it is very high in oxalate.
When is starfruit in season in India?
Sep–Jan.
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