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Arugula vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Arugula and Carambola different?

  • Arugula is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Arugula is 91% higher.
  • Arugula contains 53 times more Calcium than Carambola. While Arugula contains 160mg of Calcium, Carambola contains only 3mg.

Arugula, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +5233.3%
Contains more Iron +1725%
Contains more Magnesium +370%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +177.4%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Manganese +767.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +5233.3%
Contains more Iron +1725%
Contains more Magnesium +370%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +177.4%
Contains more Zinc +291.7%
Contains more Manganese +767.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 A +3790.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.4%
Contains more Folate +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
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 A +3790.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.4%
Contains more Folate +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +169.2%
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Equal in Water - 91.38
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 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 +148.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +169.2%
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 2.58g 1.04g Arugula
Fats 0.66g 0.33g Arugula
Carbs 3.65g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 25kcal 31kcal Carambola
Sugar 2.05g 3.98g Arugula
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 160mg 3mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 0.08mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg 10mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 12mg Arugula
Potassium 369mg 133mg Arugula
Sodium 27mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.47mg 0.12mg Arugula
Copper 0.076mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.321mg 0.037mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 2373IU 61IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 3µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.15mg Arugula
Vitamin C 15mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.014mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.016mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.391mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.017mg Arugula
Folate 97µg 12µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg 0µg Arugula
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 0.086g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.03g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0.184g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arugula 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
52%
Arugula
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.