Carambola vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Carambola and Loquat
- Carambola has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Loquat has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Carambola is 37% higher.
- Loquat has 3 times less Copper than Carambola. Carambola has 0.137mg of Copper, while Loquat has 0.04mg.
Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Loquats, 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 CopperCopper | +242.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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 | +3340% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2404.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.4% |
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Water
~86.73g
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -52.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 47kcal |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 0.43g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 10.44g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 12.14g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 266mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.28mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU | 1528IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.091g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.015mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.015mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.026mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.023mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.004mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.014mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.007mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
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.