Persimmon vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Persimmon and Carambola
- Carambola has less Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium.
- Persimmon covers your daily Vitamin C needs 35% more than Carambola.
- Carambola contains 31 times less Iron than Persimmon. Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, while Carambola contains 0.08mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Persimmons, native, 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 CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3025% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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 | +91.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 127kcal | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 0.8g | 1.04g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 66mg | 34.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 33.5g | 3.93g |
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| Carbs | 33.5g | 6.73g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 2.5mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 26mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg |
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| Folate | 12µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.041mg | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.042mg | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.008mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.