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Crabapple (Malus) vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crabapple (Malus) and Carambola?

  • Carambola is richer than Crabapple (Malus) in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.

We used Crabapples, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types 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 +500%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +210.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 5% 7% 18% 1% 0% 23% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +210.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +104.5%

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 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 27% 8% 5% 2% 0% 0% 0% 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 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +196.4%
Contains more Protein +160%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
20% 79%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.95 g
Water: 78.94 g
Other: 0.41 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 Carbs +196.4%
Contains more Protein +160%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.1%
32% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crabapple (Malus) Carambola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Crabapple (Malus) Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 19.95g 3.93g Crabapple (Malus)
Protein 0.4g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.3g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 19.95g 6.73g Crabapple (Malus)
Calories 76kcal 31kcal Crabapple (Malus)
Sugar 3.98g Crabapple (Malus)
Fiber 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 18mg 3mg Crabapple (Malus)
Iron 0.36mg 0.08mg Crabapple (Malus)
Magnesium 7mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 15mg 12mg Crabapple (Malus)
Potassium 194mg 133mg Crabapple (Malus)
Sodium 1mg 2mg Crabapple (Malus)
Zinc 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.067mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.115mg 0.037mg Crabapple (Malus)
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 40IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 8mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.014mg Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.016mg Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg Carambola
Folate 12µg Carambola
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.014mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.025mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.025mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.004mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.019mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.006mg 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crabapple (Malus) 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
4%
Crabapple (Malus)
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Crabapple (Malus)
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.