Carambola vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between carambola and bananas
- Carambola is richer in vitamin C and copper, while bananas are higher in vitamin B6, manganese, and potassium.
- Carambola covers your daily vitamin C needs 29% more than bananas.
- Carambola has 2 times more copper than bananas. Carambola has 0.137mg of copper, while bananas have 0.078mg.
- Carambola is lower in sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Bananas, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 CopperCopper | +75.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +629.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +295.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +356.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2058.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +239.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.09g
~equal in
Fats
~0.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.032g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 8.7mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.367mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.27mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.078mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 22.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.665mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.334mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.073g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 1.09g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 9.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
|
People also compare
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
13%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)