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Carambola vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carambola and Lemon

  • Carambola is richer in Copper, while Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Lemon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 21% more than Carambola.
  • Carambola has 4 times more Copper than Lemon. Carambola has 0.137mg of Copper, while Lemon has 0.037mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Lemons, raw, without peel.

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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 +25%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +270.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Sodium - 2
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 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +270.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Sodium - 2

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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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Equal in Folate - 11
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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 88.98
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.1
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 88.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.7%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 6.52g Lemon
Protein 1.04g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 9.32g Lemon
Calories 31kcal 29kcal Carambola
Sugar 3.98g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 2.8g
Calcium 3mg 26mg Lemon
Iron 0.08mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 16mg Lemon
Potassium 133mg 138mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.12mg 0.06mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.037mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.03mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 22IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.15mg
Vitamin C 34.4mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.1mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.19mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 12µg 11µg Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.039g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.011g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.089g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carambola Lemon
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%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.