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Carambola vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and Balsamic vinegar different?

  • Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Balsamic vinegar is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Carambola is 38% higher.
  • Carambola contains 5 times more Copper than Balsamic vinegar. While Carambola contains 0.137mg of Copper, Balsamic vinegar contains only 0.026mg.
  • Carambola has less Sugar.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Vinegar, balsamic are the varieties used 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 Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +426.9%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +254.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +426.9%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +254.1%

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 +∞%
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 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Contains more Other +1059.6%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +112.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Contains more Other +1059.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 1.04g 0.49g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 31kcal 88kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 3.98g 14.95g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.08mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 12mg 19mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 133mg 112mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 23mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.08mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.026mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg Carambola
Folate 12µg Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Balsamic vinegar
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
14%
Carambola
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
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.

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.