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Camembert vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Camembert and Carambola?

  • Camembert is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, yet Carambola is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Camembert's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 76% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Carambola is lower.

We used Cheese, camembert and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +12833.3%
Contains more Iron +312.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2791.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains more Zinc +1883.3%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +552.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +12833.3%
Contains more Iron +312.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2791.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains more Zinc +1883.3%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +552.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1244.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1235.3%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
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 +1244.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1235.3%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1803.8%
Contains more Fats +7251.5%
Contains more Other +607.7%
Contains more Carbs +1363%
Contains more Water +76.4%
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 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 Protein +1803.8%
Contains more Fats +7251.5%
Contains more Other +607.7%
Contains more Carbs +1363%
Contains more Water +76.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23310%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23310%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Camembert Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 0.46g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 19.8g 1.04g Camembert
Fats 24.26g 0.33g Camembert
Carbs 0.46g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 300kcal 31kcal Camembert
Sugar 0.46g 3.98g Camembert
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 388mg 3mg Camembert
Iron 0.33mg 0.08mg Camembert
Magnesium 20mg 10mg Camembert
Phosphorus 347mg 12mg Camembert
Potassium 187mg 133mg Camembert
Sodium 842mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 2.38mg 0.12mg Camembert
Copper 0.021mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.038mg 0.037mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Camembert
Vitamin A 820IU 61IU Camembert
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 3µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.15mg Camembert
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Camembert
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.014mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.488mg 0.016mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.367mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 0.391mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 0.017mg Camembert
Folate 62µg 12µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Camembert
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0.008mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg 0.044mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0.044mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg 0.077mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg 0.077mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg 0.021mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0.037mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg 0.05mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg 0.008mg Camembert
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 15.259g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 7.023g 0.03g Camembert
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 0.184g Camembert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Camembert 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
45%
Camembert
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Camembert
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.