Carambola vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Carambola and Pomelo
- Carambola has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Pomelo is higher in Vitamin C.
- Pomelo covers your daily Vitamin C needs 30% more than Carambola.
- Pomelo contains 3 times less Copper than Carambola. Carambola contains 0.137mg of Copper, while Pomelo contains 0.048mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Pummelo, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +725% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.9% |
~equal in
Water
~89.1g
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Other
~0.48g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 38kcal |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 0.76g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.04g |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 61mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 8.62g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 9.62g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 216mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.11mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.048mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.036mg |
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| Folate | 12µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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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 |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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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?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomelo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.