Papaya vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between papaya and carambola?
- Papaya is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate, yet carambola is richer in copper.
- Papaya's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 29% higher.
- Papaya has 16 times more vitamin A than carambola. Papaya has 950IU of vitamin A, while carambola has 61IU.
- Carambola contains less sugar.
We used Papayas, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Water
~91.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 34.4mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.137mg | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.73g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.391mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.47g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.82g | 6.73g | 1% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.12g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.82g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 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
23%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papaya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Papaya is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papaya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)