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Beer vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beer and Carambola

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5 in Carambola is higher than in Beer.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 38% more than Beer.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
2
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Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +392.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +2640%
Contains more Manganese +362.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +392.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +2640%
Contains more Manganese +362.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Beer
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +853.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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 B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +853.7%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
2
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Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Protein +126.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +89.6%
Equal in Water - 91.38
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 Other +675%
Contains more Protein +126.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +89.6%
Equal in Water - 91.38

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 0.46g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 3.55g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 43kcal 31kcal Beer
Sugar 0g 3.98g Beer
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 4mg 3mg Beer
Iron 0.02mg 0.08mg Carambola
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 14mg 12mg Beer
Potassium 27mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 4mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.01mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.005mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.008mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.014mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.016mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.367mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.017mg Beer
Folate 6µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Tryptophan 0mg 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0mg 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0g 0.019g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.