Lemon vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lemons and carambola
- Lemons are richer in vitamin C and iron, while carambola is higher in copper.
- Lemons cover your daily vitamin C needs 21% more than carambola.
- Lemons have 9 times more calcium than carambola. Lemons have 26mg of calcium, while carambola has 3mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel 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 | +766.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 CVitamin C | +54.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.3% |
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Protein
~1.04g
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Fats
~0.33g
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Water
~91.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.7% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 34.4mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.137mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.017mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.391mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.367mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 6.73g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Folate | 11µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.