Carambola vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carambola and apples
- The amount of vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B5 in carambola is higher than in apples.
- Carambola covers your daily need for vitamin C, 33% more than apples.
- Carambola contains 6 times more vitamin B5 than apples. While carambola contains 0.391mg of vitamin B5, apples contain only 0.061mg.
- The amount of sugar in carambola is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +407.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 CVitamin C | +647.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +303.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +541% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.2% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +328.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 4.6mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.027mg | 12% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.061mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 13.81g | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 0.26g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.051g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 3.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 52kcal | 1% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.