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, and Folate, yet Carambola is richer in Copper.
- Papaya's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.
- Papaya has 3 times more Folate than Carambola. Papaya has 37µg of Folate, while Carambola has 12µg.
- 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.
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Calcium
+566.7%
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Iron
+212.5%
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Magnesium
+110%
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Potassium
+36.8%
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Phosphorus
+20%
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Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+204.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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Calcium
+566.7%
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Iron
+212.5%
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Magnesium
+110%
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Potassium
+36.8%
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Phosphorus
+20%
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Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+204.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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
+1457.4%
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Vitamin E
+100%
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Vitamin C
+77%
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Vitamin B1
+64.3%
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Vitamin B2
+68.8%
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Vitamin B6
+123.5%
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Folate
+208.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+104.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.367
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Vitamin A
+1457.4%
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Vitamin E
+100%
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Vitamin C
+77%
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Vitamin B1
+64.3%
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Vitamin B2
+68.8%
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Vitamin B6
+123.5%
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Folate
+208.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+104.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.367
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+60.8%
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Protein
+121.3%
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Fats
+26.9%
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Other
+33.3%
Equal in Water - 91.38
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Carbs
+60.8%
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Protein
+121.3%
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Fats
+26.9%
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+33.3%
Equal in Water - 91.38
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+140%
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Saturated Fat
-76.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+217.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+140%
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Saturated Fat
-76.5%
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Polyunsaturated 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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| Net carbs | 9.12g | 3.93g |
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| Protein | 0.47g | 1.04g |
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| Fats | 0.26g | 0.33g |
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| Carbs | 10.82g | 6.73g |
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| Calories | 43kcal | 31kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.73g |
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| Sugar | 7.82g | 3.98g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.8g |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.08mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.137mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 61IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin C | 60.9mg | 34.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.357mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.017mg |
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| Folate | 37µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.01mg | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.008mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.019g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.072g | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.058g | 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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
9%
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)