Black turtle bean vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between black turtle bean and carambola?
- Black turtle bean is richer in folate, iron, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, manganese, potassium, and magnesium, yet carambola is richer in vitamin C.
- Black turtle bean's daily need coverage for folate is 108% higher.
- Black turtle bean has 109 times more iron than carambola. Black turtle bean has 8.7mg of iron, while carambola has 0.08mg.
- Black turtle bean has a lower glycemic index than carambola.
We used Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1027.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10775% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +629.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1733.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3566.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2602.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +432.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1582.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1943.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +839.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +592.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +730.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.387 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Folate | 444µg | 12µg | 108% |
| Iron | 8.7mg | 0.08mg | 108% |
| Copper | 1mg | 0.137mg | 96% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.9mg | 0.014mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 12mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 2.8g | 51% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.037mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1500mg | 133mg | 40% |
| Protein | 21.25g | 1.04g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 10mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.017mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 63.25g | 6.73g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.12mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 3mg | 16% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 31kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.016mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.955mg | 0.367mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.899mg | 0.391mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 3.2µg | 0.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.387g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.75g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.12g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.078g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.894mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.697mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.459mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.32mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.112mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.008mg | 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
60%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)