Carambola vs Banana - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Carambola and Banana
- Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper, while Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium.
- Carambola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 29% more than Banana.
- Carambola has 2 times more Copper than Banana. Carambola has 0.137mg of Copper, while Banana has 0.078mg.
- Carambola is lower in Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Bananas, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Copper
+75.6%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+225%
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Magnesium
+170%
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Phosphorus
+83.3%
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Potassium
+169.2%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+25%
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Copper
+75.6%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+225%
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Magnesium
+170%
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Phosphorus
+83.3%
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Potassium
+169.2%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+25%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin C
+295.4%
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Vitamin B5
+17.1%
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Vitamin B1
+121.4%
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Vitamin B2
+356.3%
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Vitamin B3
+81.2%
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Vitamin B6
+2058.8%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 64
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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin C
+295.4%
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Vitamin B5
+17.1%
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Vitamin B1
+121.4%
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Vitamin B2
+356.3%
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Vitamin B3
+81.2%
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Vitamin B6
+2058.8%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 64
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+22%
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Carbs
+239.4%
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Other
+59.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.09
Equal in Fats - 0.33
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Water
+22%
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Carbs
+239.4%
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+59.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.09
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+152.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032
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Saturated Fat
-83%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+152.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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 Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.93g | 20.24g |
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Protein | 1.04g | 1.09g |
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Fats | 0.33g | 0.33g | |
Carbs | 6.73g | 22.84g |
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Calories | 31kcal | 89kcal |
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Starch | 5.38g |
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Fructose | 4.85g |
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Sugar | 3.98g | 12.23g |
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Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g |
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Calcium | 3mg | 5mg |
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Iron | 0.08mg | 0.26mg |
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Magnesium | 10mg | 27mg |
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Phosphorus | 12mg | 22mg |
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Potassium | 133mg | 358mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.15mg |
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Copper | 0.137mg | 0.078mg |
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Vitamin A | 61IU | 64IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 8.7mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.031mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.665mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.334mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.367mg |
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Folate | 12µg | 20µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg |
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Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.028mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.028mg |
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Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.068mg |
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Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.05mg |
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Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.008mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.049mg |
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Valine | 0.05mg | 0.047mg |
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Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.077mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.112g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.032g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.073g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%

13%

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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)