Carambola vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carambola and melon
- Carambola has more vitamin C, copper, fiber, and vitamin B5, while melon has more vitamin B6.
- Carambola covers your daily need for vitamin C, 14% more than melon.
- Carambola contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than melon. While carambola contains 0.391mg of vitamin B5, melon contains only 0.084mg.
- The amount of sugar in carambola is lower.
- Carambola has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carambola is 45, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Melons, casaba, 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 | +128.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325% |
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 | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +365.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +858.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +230% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
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Protein
~1.11g
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Carbs
~6.58g
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Water
~91.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +371.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 21.8mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 1.11g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 6.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
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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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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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