Loquat vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between loquat and carambola
- Loquat has more vitamin A and vitamin B6; however, carambola has more vitamin C and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carambola is 37% higher.
- Carambola has 25 times less vitamin A than loquat. Loquat has 76µg of vitamin A, while carambola has 3µg.
Food types used in this article are Loquats, 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 | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
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 | +2433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.2% |
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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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 34.4mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.137mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.017mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.148mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 12.14g | 6.73g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.18mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.43g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.44g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.015mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.026mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.004mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.007mg | 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?
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
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.