Caper vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caper and carambola
- Caper has more copper, vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, carambola has more vitamin C and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for caper is 102% higher.
- Carambola is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Capers, canned 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 | +230% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1987.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +768.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1348.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1446.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.2% |
| 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 Sodium |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2348mg | 2mg | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 34.4mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.374mg | 0.137mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 24.6µg | 0µg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 0.08mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.027mg | 0.391mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 1.04g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.652mg | 0.367mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.078mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.233g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.89g | 6.73g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.304g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.69g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.063g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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
13%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)