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Blackberry vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Blackberry and Carambola

  • Blackberry has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Iron, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Blackberry's daily need coverage for Manganese is 26% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Blackberries, 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 Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +341.7%
Contains more Copper +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +1645.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 15% 10% 15% 1% 15% 56% 85% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +341.7%
Contains more Copper +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +1645.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 24% 0% 70% 5% 6% 13% 17% 7% 19% 0% 50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +680%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Water - 91.38
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%
4% 14% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.28 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blackberry Carambola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blackberry Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 4.31g 3.93g Blackberry
Protein 1.39g 1.04g Blackberry
Fats 0.49g 0.33g Blackberry
Carbs 9.61g 6.73g Blackberry
Calories 43kcal 31kcal Blackberry
Fructose 2.4g Blackberry
Sugar 4.88g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 5.3g 2.8g Blackberry
Calcium 29mg 3mg Blackberry
Iron 0.62mg 0.08mg Blackberry
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Blackberry
Phosphorus 22mg 12mg Blackberry
Potassium 162mg 133mg Blackberry
Sodium 1mg 2mg Blackberry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.12mg Blackberry
Copper 0.165mg 0.137mg Blackberry
Manganese 0.646mg 0.037mg Blackberry
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 214IU 61IU Blackberry
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 3µg Blackberry
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.15mg Blackberry
Vitamin C 21mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg Blackberry
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.016mg Blackberry
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.367mg Blackberry
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.017mg Blackberry
Folate 25µg 12µg Blackberry
Vitamin K 19.8µg 0µg Blackberry
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.019g Blackberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.03g Blackberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.28g 0.184g Blackberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blackberry Carambola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Blackberry
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Blackberry
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Blackberry
Blackberry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blackberry
Blackberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blackberry
Blackberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/nutrients
  2. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.