Carambola vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Carambola and Lychee
- Carambola has more Fiber, however, Lychee has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lychee is 41% higher.
- Lychee has 2 times less Fiber than Carambola. Carambola has 2.8g of Fiber, while Lychee has 1.3g.
- Carambola is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Litchis, 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +306.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +300% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 66kcal |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 0.83g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.44g |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 71.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 15.23g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 16.53g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 171mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g | 15.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.148mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 31mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.055mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.603mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.099g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.132g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.007mg |
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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 | 0.041mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.009mg |
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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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| Low Carbs 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.