Banana melon vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Banana melon and Carambola
- Carambola has more Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5 than Banana melon.
- Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Melon, banana (Navajo) 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 CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +324.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +458.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.06 g
Water:
94.66 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.7% |
~equal in
Water
~91.38g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 21kcal | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 0.84g | 1.04g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 34.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.76g | 3.93g |
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| Carbs | 4.06g | 6.73g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 3.36g | 3.98g |
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 9mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 2.06g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
7%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana melon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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