Carambola vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carambola and lime different?
- Carambola is higher in copper and vitamin C; however, lime is richer in iron.
- Carambola contains 2 times more sugar than lime. While carambola contains 3.98g of sugar, lime contains only 1.69g.
- Lime has a lower glycemic index (32) than carambola (45).
Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Limes, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +362.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
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 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.6% |
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Water
~88.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.065mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 29.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.217mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 10.54g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.055g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 7.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 1.69g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 5.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.