Carambola vs Papaya - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between Carambola and Papaya?
- Carambola is richer in Copper, yet Papaya is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
- Papaya's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.
- Carambola has 3 times more Copper than Papaya. Carambola has 0.137mg of Copper, while Papaya has 0.045mg.
- Carambola contains less Sugar.
We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Papayas, raw types in this comparison.
Infographic

Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+20%
Contains
less
Sodium
-75%
Contains
more
Zinc
+50%
Contains
more
Copper
+204.4%
Contains
more
Calcium
+566.7%
Contains
more
Iron
+212.5%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+110%
Contains
more
Potassium
+36.8%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+20%
Contains
less
Sodium
-75%
Contains
more
Zinc
+50%
Contains
more
Copper
+204.4%
Contains
more
Calcium
+566.7%
Contains
more
Iron
+212.5%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+110%
Contains
more
Potassium
+36.8%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
:
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+104.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+1457.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+100%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+77%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+64.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+68.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+123.5%
Contains
more
Folate
+208.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.357
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+104.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+1457.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+100%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+77%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+64.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+68.8%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+123.5%
Contains
more
Folate
+208.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.357
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Protein
+121.3%
Contains
more
Fats
+26.9%
Contains
more
Other
+33.3%
Contains
more
Carbs
+60.8%
Equal in Water - 88.06
Contains
more
Protein
+121.3%
Contains
more
Fats
+26.9%
Contains
more
Other
+33.3%
Contains
more
Carbs
+60.8%
Equal in Water - 88.06
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-76.5%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+217.2%
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+140%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-76.5%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+217.2%
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+140%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
||
Rich in vitamins |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated Fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in glycemic index |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
Opinion |
Net carbs | 3.93g | 9.12g |
![]() |
Protein | 1.04g | 0.47g |
![]() |
Fats | 0.33g | 0.26g |
![]() |
Carbs | 6.73g | 10.82g |
![]() |
Calories | 31kcal | 43kcal |
![]() |
Fructose | 3.73g |
![]() |
|
Sugar | 3.98g | 7.82g |
![]() |
Fiber | 2.8g | 1.7g |
![]() |
Calcium | 3mg | 20mg |
![]() |
Iron | 0.08mg | 0.25mg |
![]() |
Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg |
![]() |
Phosphorus | 12mg | 10mg |
![]() |
Potassium | 133mg | 182mg |
![]() |
Sodium | 2mg | 8mg |
![]() |
Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.08mg |
![]() |
Copper | 0.137mg | 0.045mg |
![]() |
Vitamin A | 61IU | 950IU |
![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 47µg |
![]() |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.3mg |
![]() |
Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 60.9mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.023mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.027mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.357mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.191mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.038mg |
![]() |
Folate | 12µg | 37µg |
![]() |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg |
![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | |
Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.011mg |
![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.008mg |
![]() |
Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.016mg |
![]() |
Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.025mg |
![]() |
Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.002mg |
![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.009mg |
![]() |
Valine | 0.05mg | 0.01mg |
![]() |
Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.005mg |
![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.081g |
![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.072g |
![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.058g |
![]() |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low glycemic index diet |
![]() |
People also compare
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%

28%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%

9%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Papaya is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.