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Star apple, green Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 53%
Calories 74kcal / 2530kcal (2%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
1.1 g/ 42g (2%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.4 g/ 20g (2%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.47 g
Total Carbohydrates
15.3 g/ 348g (4%)
Dietary Fiber
2.7 g/ 20g (13%)
Sugar
10 g/ 63g (15%)
Protein
0.7 g/ 71g (0.99%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
7 mg/ 70mg (10%)
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B2
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B3
0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%)

Minerals

Calcium
17 mg/ 750mg (2%)
Iron
0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%)
Phosphorus
13 mg/ 700mg (1%)
Sodium
8 mg/ 1500mg (0.53%)
very low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Green star apple (locally, “ber”/star apple variety), a fruit that’s often eaten fresh. For every 100g, it has about 74 kcal with 2.7g fiber and 10g sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
This fruit can support your daily digestion because of its fiber, which helps you feel full and supports regular bowel movement. It also provides natural sweetness along with carbohydrates, so it can fit well as a snack. On the other hand, it has 10g sugar per 100g and a small amount of saturated fat (0.4g), so portion size matters—especially if you’re having it alongside other sweet foods. The good news: when you enjoy it in the right amount, it can be part of a balanced eating pattern (3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use it as a snack: aim for about 1 small bowl/1–2 cups depending on your portion needs, not as a “free-for-all” fruit.
  • Pair it with protein or healthy fats to balance your snack (e.g., a small serving of nuts, yogurt, or milk).
  • Choose whole fruit over juice to keep the fiber.
  • If you’re also eating rice or bread at the next meal, keep the fruit portion a bit smaller to avoid too much total carbs in one sitting.
Common Filipino dishes
Star apple eaten fresh, fruit salad (with star apple), ginataan-style fruit dessert (use smaller portions), halo-halo (add a small amount of star apple), mixed tropical fruit platter
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