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Pineapple juice vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pineapple juice and Carambola different?

  • Pineapple juice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Carambola is richer in Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pineapple juice is 20% higher.
  • Pineapple juice contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Carambola. While Pineapple juice contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B6, Carambola contains only 0.017mg.
  • Carambola has less Sugar.

Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid and Carambola, (starfruit), raw are the varieties 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.
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice
4
:
5
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +1262.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Pineapple juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 9% 4% 12% 1% 3% 24% 66% 1%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +1262.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.12

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.
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice
6
:
4
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1120%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +598.2%
Pineapple juice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 146% 15% 5% 4% 4% 24% 14% 0% 1%
Carambola
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 C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1120%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +598.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice
1
:
4
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Carbs +91.2%
Contains more Protein +188.9%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Equal in Water - 91.38
Pineapple juice
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 g
Carambola
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 +91.2%
Contains more Protein +188.9%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +85.7%
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice
1
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.1%
Pineapple juice
13% 22% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple juice Carambola
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pineapple juice Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 12.67g 3.93g Pineapple juice
Protein 0.36g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.12g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 12.87g 6.73g Pineapple juice
Calories 53kcal 31kcal Pineapple juice
Fructose 3.81g Pineapple juice
Sugar 9.98g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 0.2g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 13mg 3mg Pineapple juice
Iron 0.31mg 0.08mg Pineapple juice
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Pineapple juice
Phosphorus 8mg 12mg Carambola
Potassium 130mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.11mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.069mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.504mg 0.037mg Pineapple juice
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 5IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 43.8mg 34.4mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.014mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.016mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B3 0.199mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.017mg Pineapple juice
Folate 18µg 12µg Pineapple juice
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Pineapple juice
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 0.008g 0.019g Pineapple juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple juice 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
18%
Pineapple juice
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pineapple juice
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Pineapple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/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.