Gooseberries vs Starfruit – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing gooseberries to starfruit, we picked the gooseberries.

Why?

In terms of macros, gooseberries have nearly 2x the fiber for slightly more carbs and the same (minimal) protein, adding up to a first-round victory for gooseberries.

In the category of vitamins, gooseberries have a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and E, while starfruit has slightly more of vitamins B3, B5, B9, and C, giving a modest-but-clear win to gooseberries here.

Looking at minerals, gooseberries have more calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium, while starfruit has more copper, yielding a 5:1 win for gooseberries in this round.

In other considerations, gooseberries also have more polyphenols, so that’s another round in their favor.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for gooseberries, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

Want to learn more?

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What’s Your Plant Diversity Score? ← when did you last eat gooseberries? Or a starfruit?

Enjoy!