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Broccoli vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broccoli and Carambola

  • Broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Potassium, while Carambola is higher in Copper.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 85% more than Carambola.
  • Broccoli has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Carambola. Broccoli has 0.175mg of Vitamin B6, while Carambola has 0.017mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +812.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +137.6%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Manganese +467.6%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +179.6%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +812.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +137.6%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Manganese +467.6%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +179.6%

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
10
:
0
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin A +921.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +929.4%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Carambola
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 +921.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +929.4%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
3
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Protein +171.2%
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Other +67.3%
Equal in Carbs - 6.73
Equal in Water - 91.38
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Carambola
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 +171.2%
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Other +67.3%
Equal in Carbs - 6.73
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
0
:
3
Carambola
Carambola
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli 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 Broccoli Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 3.93g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 1.04g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.33g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 34kcal 31kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 3.98g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 47mg 3mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 12mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 133mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.41mg 0.12mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.21mg 0.037mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 61IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 3µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.15mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 34.4mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.014mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.016mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.367mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.391mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.017mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 12µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.008mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.044mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.044mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.077mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.077mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.021mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.037mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.008mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.