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Balsamic vinegar vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and carambola different?

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in iron; however, carambola is richer in vitamin C and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carambola is 38% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 9 times more iron than carambola. While balsamic vinegar contains 0.72mg of iron, carambola contains only 0.08mg.
  • Carambola has less sugar.

Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +426.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 CarbsCarbs +153%
Contains more OtherOther +1059.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Carambola DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg 38%
Copper 0.026mg 0.137mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Iron 0.72mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 8%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.037mg 4%
Folate 12µg 3%
Calories 88kcal 31kcal 3%
Carbs 17.03g 6.73g 3%
Calcium 27mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 133mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.33g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 1%
Protein 0.49g 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Phosphorus 19mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 3.93g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 3.98g N/A
Zinc 0.08mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.019g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Carambola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
13%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.