Basil vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and carambola
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, carambola has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
- Carambola has 86 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while carambola has 61IU.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than carambola.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3862.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +575% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +366.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3002.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +811.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +91.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +188.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +193.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.037mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.08mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.137mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 34.4mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Folate | 68µg | 12µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 10mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.017mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.016mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 133mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 1.04g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.391mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.367mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 6.73g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)