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Carambola vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carambola and Jackfruit

  • Carambola has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber, however, Jackfruit has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Jackfruit is 24% higher.
  • Jackfruit has 3 times less Vitamin C than Carambola. Carambola has 34.4mg of Vitamin C, while Jackfruit has 13.7mg.
  • Carambola is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Jackfruit, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.8%
Contains more IronIron +187.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.13mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 115% 3.7% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 46% 6.6% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1835.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +416.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Jackfruit Opinion
Calories 31kcal 95kcal Jackfruit
Protein 1.04g 1.72g Jackfruit
Fats 0.33g 0.64g Jackfruit
Vitamin C 34.4mg 13.7mg Carambola
Net carbs 3.93g 21.75g Jackfruit
Carbs 6.73g 23.25g Jackfruit
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Jackfruit
Calcium 3mg 24mg Jackfruit
Potassium 133mg 448mg Jackfruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.23mg Jackfruit
Sugar 3.98g 19.08g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.076mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.13mg Jackfruit
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Phosphorus 12mg 21mg Jackfruit
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 61IU 110IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A 3µg 5µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.34mg Jackfruit
Manganese 0.037mg 0.043mg Jackfruit
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.105mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.055mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.92mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.235mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.329mg Jackfruit
Folate 12µg 24µg Jackfruit
Choline 7.6mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.195g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.155g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.094g Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.044mg 0.086mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.069mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.077mg 0.103mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.077mg 0.069mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.052mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.05mg 0.086mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.008mg 0.034mg Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Jackfruit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.