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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +766.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +54.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +370.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.1g
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
~equal in
Water
~88.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 53mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 6.52g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 9.32g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.037mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin A | 61IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.15mg | |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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.