Coconut vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Coconut and Carambola
- Coconut has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Carambola has more Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut is 148% higher.
- Carambola has 41 times less Manganese than Coconut. Coconut has 1.5mg of Manganese, while Carambola has 0.037mg.
- Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2937.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +816.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +841.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3954.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1583.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
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 E Vitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +942.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10048.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 354kcal | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 3.33g | 1.04g |
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| Fats | 33.49g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 34.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.23g | 3.93g |
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| Carbs | 15.23g | 6.73g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 6.23g | 3.98g |
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| Fiber | 9g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 61IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.698g | 0.019g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.425g | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.184g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.202mg | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.008mg |
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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
8%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)