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Carambola vs. Grape — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carambola and Grape

  • Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Grape is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 34% higher.
  • Carambola has 16 times more Vitamin B5 than Grape. While Carambola has 0.391mg of Vitamin B5, Grape has only 0.024mg.
  • Carambola has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Grapes, american type (slip skin), 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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +1840.5%
Equal in Sodium - 2
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 5% 11% 4% 5% 17% 1% 2% 14% 94% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +1840.5%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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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Grape
Contains more Vitamin C +760%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1529.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 6% 4% 0% 14% 24% 14% 6% 2% 26% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin C +760%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1529.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.35
Equal in Other - 0.57
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
17% 81%
Protein: 0.63 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 17.15 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.35
Equal in Other - 0.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
50% 6% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Grape Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 16.25g Grape
Protein 1.04g 0.63g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0.35g Grape
Carbs 6.73g 17.15g Grape
Calories 31kcal 67kcal Grape
Sugar 3.98g 16.25g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 0.9g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 14mg Grape
Iron 0.08mg 0.29mg Grape
Magnesium 10mg 5mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 10mg Carambola
Potassium 133mg 191mg Grape
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.12mg 0.04mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.04mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.718mg Grape
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 100IU Grape
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 5µg Grape
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.19mg Grape
Vitamin C 34.4mg 4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.092mg Grape
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.057mg Grape
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.3mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.024mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.11mg Grape
Folate 12µg 4µg Carambola
Vitamin K 0µg 14.6µg Grape
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.003mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg 0.017mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.005mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg 0.013mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.014mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.021mg
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.013mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg 0.017mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg 0.023mg Grape
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.114g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.014g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.102g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Grape
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
11%
Grape
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
15%
Grape

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Grape
Grape is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Grape - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174682/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.