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Carambola vs. Cherimoya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carambola and Cherimoya

  • Carambola has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Cherimoya is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% more.
  • Carambola contains 2 times more Copper than Cherimoya. Carambola contains 0.137mg of Copper, while Cherimoya contains 0.069mg.
  • Carambola contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Cherimoya, 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 less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +151.4%
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 3% 11% 13% 12% 26% 1% 5% 24% 13% 0%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +151.4%

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 A +1120%
Contains more Vitamin C +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1411.8%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
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 1% 6% 0% 42% 26% 31% 13% 21% 60% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1120%
Contains more Vitamin C +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1411.8%
Contains more Folate +91.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Other +25%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
18% 79%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.68 g
Carbs: 17.71 g
Water: 79.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.188
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.188

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Cherimoya Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 14.71g Cherimoya
Protein 1.04g 1.57g Cherimoya
Fats 0.33g 0.68g Cherimoya
Carbs 6.73g 17.71g Cherimoya
Calories 31kcal 75kcal Cherimoya
Fructose 6.28g Cherimoya
Sugar 3.98g 12.87g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 3g Cherimoya
Calcium 3mg 10mg Cherimoya
Iron 0.08mg 0.27mg Cherimoya
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Cherimoya
Phosphorus 12mg 26mg Cherimoya
Potassium 133mg 287mg Cherimoya
Sodium 2mg 7mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.16mg Cherimoya
Copper 0.137mg 0.069mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.093mg Cherimoya
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 5IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.27mg Cherimoya
Vitamin C 34.4mg 12.6mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.101mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.131mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.644mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.345mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.257mg Cherimoya
Folate 12µg 23µg Cherimoya
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.031mg Cherimoya
Threonine 0.044mg 0.052mg Cherimoya
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.042mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg 0.063mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.042mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.021mg
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.042mg Cherimoya
Valine 0.05mg 0.063mg Cherimoya
Histidine 0.008mg 0.021mg Cherimoya
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.233g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.055g Cherimoya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.188g Cherimoya
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.028g Cherimoya
Omega-3 - ALA 0.159g Cherimoya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Cherimoya
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
18%
Cherimoya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
10%
Cherimoya

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Cherimoya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173953/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.