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Carambola vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carambola and Orange juice?

  • Carambola is richer in Fiber, and Copper, yet Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Orange juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% higher.
  • Carambola has 14 times more Fiber than Orange juice. Carambola has 2.8g of Fiber, while Orange juice has 0.2g.
  • Carambola contains less Sugar.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Orange juice, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
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 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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 E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
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 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Equal in Water - 88.3
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Equal in Water - 88.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Orange juice Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 10.2g Orange juice
Protein 1.04g 0.7g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0.2g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 10.4g Orange juice
Calories 31kcal 45kcal Orange juice
Sugar 3.98g 8.4g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 0.2g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 11mg Orange juice
Iron 0.08mg 0.2mg Orange juice
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Orange juice
Phosphorus 12mg 17mg Orange juice
Potassium 133mg 200mg Orange juice
Sodium 2mg 1mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.12mg 0.05mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.044mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.014mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 200IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.04mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 50mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.09mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.03mg Orange juice
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.4mg Orange juice
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.19mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.04mg Orange juice
Folate 12µg 30µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Orange juice
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.002mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg 0.008mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.008mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg 0.013mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.009mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.003mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.009mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg 0.011mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg 0.003mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.024g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.036g Orange juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.04g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Orange juice
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
22%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange juice
Orange juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.