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Carambola vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and Cockles different?

  • Cockles are higher than Carambola in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cockles covers your daily need of Iron 202% more than Carambola.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) types were used in this article.

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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 +900%
Contains more Iron +20150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +20150%

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 B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +771.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +771.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.2%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Protein +1198.1%
Contains more Fats +112.1%
Contains more Other +342.3%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +43.2%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Protein +1198.1%
Contains more Fats +112.1%
Contains more Other +342.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 4.7g Cockles
Protein 1.04g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 0.33g 0.7g Cockles
Carbs 6.73g 4.7g Carambola
Calories 31kcal 79kcal Cockles
Sugar 3.98g Cockles
Fiber 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 30mg Cockles
Iron 0.08mg 16.2mg Cockles
Magnesium 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg Carambola
Potassium 133mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg Cockles
Zinc 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.01mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 3.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg Carambola
Folate 12µg Carambola
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 0.019g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Cockles
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
14%
Carambola
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/nutrients
  2. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/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.