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Carambola vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carambola and Grapefruit

  • Carambola has more Copper, however, Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Copper is 12% more.
  • Carambola contains 2 times more Fiber than Grapefruit. Carambola contains 2.8g of Fiber, while Grapefruit contains 1.6g.
  • Carambola contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +328.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Iron - 0.08
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Potassium - 135
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +328.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Iron - 0.08
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Potassium - 135

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 E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1785.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 31.2
Equal in Folate - 13
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1785.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 31.2
Equal in Folate - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +135.7%
Contains more Other +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Equal in Water - 88.06
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +135.7%
Contains more Other +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Equal in Water - 88.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.1%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 1.04g 0.77g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0.14g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 31kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 3.98g 6.89g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 22mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.08mg
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 18mg Grapefruit
Potassium 133mg 135mg Grapefruit
Sodium 2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.12mg 0.07mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.032mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.022mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.13mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 31.2mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.204mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.262mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 12µg 13µg Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.008mg
Threonine 0.044mg 0.013mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.008mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg 0.015mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.019mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.007mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.013mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg 0.015mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg 0.008mg
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.021g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.02g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.036g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carambola Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.