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Carambola vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and Maraschino cherry different?

  • Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, while Maraschino cherry is higher in Calcium.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 38% more than Maraschino cherry.
  • Carambola contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Maraschino cherry. Carambola contains 0.391mg of Vitamin B5, while Maraschino cherry contains 0.054mg.
  • Carambola is lower in Sugar.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained 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 Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +208.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +437.5%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.143
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 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +208.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +437.5%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.143

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 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9075%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 4% 2% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9075%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +372.7%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Contains more Other +57.6%
Contains more Carbs +523.6%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +372.7%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Contains more Other +57.6%
Contains more Carbs +523.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.3%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 1.04g 0.22g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0.21g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 31kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 3.98g 38.77g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 3mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.08mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 10mg 4mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 3mg Carambola
Potassium 133mg 21mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 4mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.137mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.037mg 0.012mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 45IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.05mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.004mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.054mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.005mg Carambola
Folate 12µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
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 0.039g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.055g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Maraschino cherry
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
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
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.

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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/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.