Horned melon vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Horned melon and Carambola
- Horned melon is higher in Iron, and Magnesium, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 32% higher.
- Horned melon has 14 times more Iron than Carambola. While Horned melon has 1.13mg of Iron, Carambola has only 0.08mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Horned melon (Kiwano) 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.
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Calcium
+333.3%
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Iron
+1312.5%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+208.3%
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Zinc
+300%
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Copper
+585%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
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Calcium
+333.3%
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Iron
+1312.5%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+208.3%
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Zinc
+300%
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Copper
+585%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
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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Vitamin A
+141%
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Vitamin B1
+78.6%
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Vitamin B3
+54%
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Vitamin B6
+270.6%
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Vitamin C
+549.1%
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Vitamin B5
+113.7%
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Folate
+300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.016
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Vitamin A
+141%
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Vitamin B1
+78.6%
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Vitamin B3
+54%
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Vitamin B6
+270.6%
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Vitamin C
+549.1%
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Vitamin B5
+113.7%
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Folate
+300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.016
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+71.2%
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Fats
+281.8%
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Carbs
+12.3%
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Other
+20.9%
Equal in Water - 91.38
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
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Protein
+71.2%
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Fats
+281.8%
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Carbs
+12.3%
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+20.9%
Equal in Water - 91.38
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 |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.56g | 3.93g |
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| Protein | 1.78g | 1.04g |
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| Fats | 1.26g | 0.33g |
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| Carbs | 7.56g | 6.73g |
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| Calories | 44kcal | 31kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.98g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.08mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.137mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 147IU | 61IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 34.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.017mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 12µg |
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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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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g |
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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
6%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)