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Apple vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple and Carambola

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B5 in Carambola is higher than in Apple.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 33% more than Apple.
  • Apple contains 3 times more Sugar than Carambola. While Apple contains 10.39g of Sugar, Carambola contains only 3.98g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin 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 +100%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +407.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +407.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Manganese - 0.037

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.
Apple
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin C +647.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin C +647.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +94.1%
Contains more Other +160%
Equal in Water - 91.38
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +105.2%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +94.1%
Contains more Other +160%
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.8%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 3.93g Apple
Protein 0.26g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.17g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 13.81g 6.73g Apple
Calories 52kcal 31kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 2.4g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 6mg 3mg Apple
Iron 0.12mg 0.08mg Apple
Magnesium 5mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Carambola
Potassium 107mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 1mg 2mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.027mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.035mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 54IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.15mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.014mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.016mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.017mg Apple
Folate 3µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.006mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.013mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.012mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.001mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.012mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.005mg 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple 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%
Apple
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.