Carambola vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between carambola and acerola
- Carambola is higher in fiber and copper; however, acerola is richer in vitamin C.
- Acerola's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 1826% higher.
- Carambola has 3 times more fiber than acerola. While carambola has 2.8g of fiber, acerola has only 1.1g.
The food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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 CopperCopper | +59.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4776.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
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Fats
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Water
~91.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 1677.6mg | 1826% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.1g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.086mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.309mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.04g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 7.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 6.59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 133mg | 146mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.082g | 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% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola 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 minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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