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Jackfruit vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jackfruit and Carambola

  • Jackfruit has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Carambola has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Jackfruit is 24% higher.
  • Carambola has 8 times less Calcium than Jackfruit. Jackfruit has 24mg of Calcium, while Carambola has 3mg.
  • Carambola is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Jackfruit, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.8%
Contains more IronIron +187.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.12mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 46% 6.6% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 115% 3.7% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1835.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 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 ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%
Contains more WaterWater +24.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
8% 13% 79%
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 +416.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Carambola Opinion
Calories 95kcal 31kcal Jackfruit
Protein 1.72g 1.04g Jackfruit
Fats 0.64g 0.33g Jackfruit
Vitamin C 13.7mg 34.4mg Carambola
Net carbs 21.75g 3.93g Jackfruit
Carbs 23.25g 6.73g Jackfruit
Magnesium 29mg 10mg Jackfruit
Calcium 24mg 3mg Jackfruit
Potassium 448mg 133mg Jackfruit
Iron 0.23mg 0.08mg Jackfruit
Sugar 19.08g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g Carambola
Copper 0.076mg 0.137mg Carambola
Zinc 0.13mg 0.12mg Jackfruit
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Phosphorus 21mg 12mg Jackfruit
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 110IU 61IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.15mg Jackfruit
Manganese 0.043mg 0.037mg Jackfruit
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.014mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.016mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.367mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.017mg Jackfruit
Folate 24µg 12µg Jackfruit
Choline 7.6mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.195g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.03g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.184g Carambola
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0.008mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.086mg 0.044mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.044mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.103mg 0.077mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.069mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.034mg 0.021mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.037mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.086mg 0.05mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.034mg 0.008mg Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit Carambola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Jackfruit
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.