Apple vs Starfruit – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing apples to starfruit, we picked the starfruit.
Why?
In terms of macros, apples have 2x the carbs while starfruit have slightly more fiber and protein; by most people’s macro standards that’s a win for starfruit.
In the category of vitamins, apples have more of vitamins B2 and B6, while starfruit has more of vitamins B3, B5, B7, B9, and C, winning in this round.
Looking at minerals, apples have more calcium and iron, while starfruit has more copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, winning a third round in a row.
In other considerations, there are not really other considerations unless you have an allergy; both have comparably modest polyphenol profiles, and neither has any known exciting medicinal properties. So, a tie here.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for starfruit, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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