Grapefruit vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between grapefruit and carambola
- Grapefruit has more vitamin A; however, carambola is richer in copper.
- Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 22% more.
- Grapefruit contains 2 times more sugar than carambola. Grapefruit contains 6.89g of sugar, while carambola contains 3.98g.
- Carambola has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of carambola is 45, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink, and red, all areas 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 CalciumCalcium | +633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 | +1833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.5% |
~equal in
Water
~91.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +411.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.019g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.137mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 34.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.017mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 0.391mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.204mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.77g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.66g | 6.73g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.06g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.89g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Folate | 13µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
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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
15%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
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.