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Persimmon vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Persimmon and Carambola

  • Carambola has less Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Persimmon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 35% more than Carambola.
  • Carambola contains 31 times less Iron than Persimmon. Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, while Carambola contains 0.08mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Persimmons, native, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +3025%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 94% 0% 12% 28% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +3025%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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 +91.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +91.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +397.8%
Contains more Other +73.1%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +41.9%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +397.8%
Contains more Other +73.1%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +41.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 3.93g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.4g 0.33g Persimmon
Carbs 33.5g 6.73g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 31kcal Persimmon
Sugar 3.98g Persimmon
Fiber 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 27mg 3mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 0.08mg Persimmon
Magnesium 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 26mg 12mg Persimmon
Potassium 310mg 133mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 2mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 66mg 34.4mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.014mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg Carambola
Folate 12µg Carambola
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.008mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.041mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.058mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.045mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.007mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.042mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.016mg 0.008mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 0.019g Persimmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Persimmon Carambola
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
18%
Persimmon
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/nutrients
  2. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.