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Amaranth grain vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Carambola

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Carambola.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% more.
  • Amaranth grain contains 26 times more Iron than Carambola. Amaranth grain contains 2.1mg of Iron, while Carambola contains 0.08mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +2525%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1133.3%
Contains more Zinc +616.7%
Contains more Manganese +2208.1%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Copper - 0.137
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +2525%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1133.3%
Contains more Zinc +616.7%
Contains more Manganese +2208.1%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Copper - 0.137

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 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +564.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.014
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 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 E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +564.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.014

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +265.4%
Contains more Fats +378.8%
Contains more Carbs +177.7%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Water +21.6%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 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 Protein +265.4%
Contains more Fats +378.8%
Contains more Carbs +177.7%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Water +21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 3.93g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 1.04g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.33g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 6.73g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 31kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 3.98g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 47mg 3mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.08mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 12mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 133mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.86mg 0.12mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.137mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.037mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.014mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.016mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.017mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 12µg Amaranth grain
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 Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain 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
5%
Amaranth grain
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.