Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Star apple, green
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 53% |
| Calories | 74kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.7 g/ 71g (0.99%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 15.3 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 7 mg/ 70mg (10%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 17 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 13 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 8 mg/ 1500mg (0.53%) very low |
What is this food?
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
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
- 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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