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Carambola vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carambola and Jackfruit

  • Carambola has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber, however, Jackfruit has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Jackfruit is 24% higher.
  • Jackfruit has 3 times less Vitamin C than Carambola. Carambola has 34.4mg of Vitamin C, while Jackfruit has 13.7mg.
  • Carambola is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Jackfruit, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.2%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 21% 9% 40% 1% 4% 26% 6% 0%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains more Manganese +16.2%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.13

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1835.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 7% 0% 46% 27% 13% 18% 15% 76% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1835.3%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Protein +65.4%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +245.5%
Contains more Other +78.8%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Protein +65.4%
Contains more Fats +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +245.5%
Contains more Other +78.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.7%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carambola Jackfruit
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Jackfruit Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 21.75g Jackfruit
Protein 1.04g 1.72g Jackfruit
Fats 0.33g 0.64g Jackfruit
Carbs 6.73g 23.25g Jackfruit
Calories 31kcal 95kcal Jackfruit
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Sugar 3.98g 19.08g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 24mg Jackfruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.23mg Jackfruit
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Jackfruit
Phosphorus 12mg 21mg Jackfruit
Potassium 133mg 448mg Jackfruit
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.12mg 0.13mg Jackfruit
Copper 0.137mg 0.076mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.043mg Jackfruit
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 110IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 5µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.34mg Jackfruit
Vitamin C 34.4mg 13.7mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.105mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.055mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.92mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.235mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.329mg Jackfruit
Folate 12µg 24µg Jackfruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.044mg 0.086mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.069mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.077mg 0.103mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.077mg 0.069mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.052mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.05mg 0.086mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.008mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.195g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.155g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.094g Carambola
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Jackfruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Carambola
19%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/nutrients
  2. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.