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.
- Cherimoya has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherimoya is 59, while the glycemic index of carambola is 45.
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 more CopperCopper | +98.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +173% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +621.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +718.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1411.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.188g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 12.6mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.257mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.131mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.069mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 6.28g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.101mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 287mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 17.71g | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.644mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 75kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.233g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.04g | 1.57g | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.345mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 14.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 12.87g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.159g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.028g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherimoya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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.