Carambola vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Carambola and Watermelon?
- Watermelon has less Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber than Carambola.
- Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.
- Carambola has 7 times more Fiber than Watermelon. Carambola has 2.8g of Fiber, while Watermelon has 0.4g.
- Carambola contains less Sugar.
We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Watermelon, raw types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +324.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +832.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.2% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +23.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 0.61g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 7.15g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 7.55g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g | 6.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU | 569IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.221mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 4.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.007mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.018mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.062mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.015mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.006mg |
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| Fructose | 3.36g |
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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
14%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
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.