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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 Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +48.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +48.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
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Lychee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 2% 0% 239% 3% 15% 12% 0% 24% 11% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +145.6%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +145.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Carambola Lychee
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Lychee Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 15.23g Lychee
Protein 1.04g 0.83g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0.44g Lychee
Carbs 6.73g 16.53g Lychee
Calories 31kcal 66kcal Lychee
Sugar 3.98g 15.23g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 1.3g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 5mg Lychee
Iron 0.08mg 0.31mg Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 12mg 31mg Lychee
Potassium 133mg 171mg Lychee
Sodium 2mg 1mg Lychee
Zinc 0.12mg 0.07mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.148mg Lychee
Manganese 0.037mg 0.055mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.07mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 71.5mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.011mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.065mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.603mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.1mg Lychee
Folate 12µg 14µg Lychee
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.007mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.041mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.009mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.099g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.12g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.132g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Lychee
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
25%
Lychee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
11%
Lychee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lychee
Lychee is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
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.

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. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/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.