Orange vs Starfruit – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing orange to starfruit, we picked the orange.
Why?
In terms of macros, there’s little between them; oranges are slightly higher in carbs for the same fiber and protein, but if you’re eating whole fruit, it really doesn’t make a difference. So, we call this round a tie.
In the category of vitamins, oranges have rather more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9, C, and E, while starfruit has slightly more of vitamins B3 and B5, yielding a 7:2 win to oranges here.
Looking at minerals, oranges have more calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, while starfruit has more copper, manganese, selenium, and zinc, for a 4:4 tie this time.
Adding up the sections makes for a modest overall win for oranges, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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