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Cherimoya vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cherimoya and Carambola

  • Cherimoya has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% more.
  • Cherimoya contains 15 times more Vitamin B6 than Carambola. Cherimoya contains 0.257mg of Vitamin B6, while Carambola contains 0.017mg.
  • Carambola contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cherimoya, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +151.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 13% 12% 26% 1% 5% 24% 13% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +151.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +98.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1411.8%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1120%
Contains more Vitamin C +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 42% 26% 31% 13% 21% 60% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1411.8%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1120%
Contains more Vitamin C +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Water +15.1%
18% 79%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.68 g
Carbs: 17.71 g
Water: 79.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Water +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.184
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.184

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherimoya Carambola
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherimoya Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 14.71g 3.93g Cherimoya
Protein 1.57g 1.04g Cherimoya
Fats 0.68g 0.33g Cherimoya
Carbs 17.71g 6.73g Cherimoya
Calories 75kcal 31kcal Cherimoya
Fructose 6.28g Cherimoya
Sugar 12.87g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 3g 2.8g Cherimoya
Calcium 10mg 3mg Cherimoya
Iron 0.27mg 0.08mg Cherimoya
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Cherimoya
Phosphorus 26mg 12mg Cherimoya
Potassium 287mg 133mg Cherimoya
Sodium 7mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.16mg 0.12mg Cherimoya
Copper 0.069mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.093mg 0.037mg Cherimoya
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 5IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.15mg Cherimoya
Vitamin C 12.6mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.014mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.016mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B3 0.644mg 0.367mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B5 0.345mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.017mg Cherimoya
Folate 23µg 12µg Cherimoya
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.008mg Cherimoya
Threonine 0.052mg 0.044mg Cherimoya
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.063mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.042mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.021mg
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.037mg Cherimoya
Valine 0.063mg 0.05mg Cherimoya
Histidine 0.021mg 0.008mg Cherimoya
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.055g 0.03g Cherimoya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.184g Cherimoya
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.028g Cherimoya
Omega-3 - ALA 0.159g Cherimoya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherimoya Carambola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Cherimoya
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherimoya
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cherimoya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173953/nutrients
  2. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.