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Carambola vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between carambola and beefsteak raw

  • Carambola has more vitamin C; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 112% higher.
  • Carambola has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more ZincZinc +4316.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1733.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4550%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1275.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3094.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +57.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1955.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1524.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7746.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.189g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carambola Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Selenium 0.6µg 27.9µg 50%
Zinc 0.12mg 5.3mg 47%
Protein 1.04g 21.38g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.543mg 40%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg 38%
Phosphorus 12mg 220mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 5.048mg 29%
Iron 0.08mg 2mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.182mg 13%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.019g 1.875g 8%
Fats 0.33g 5.36g 8%
Potassium 133mg 375mg 7%
Copper 0.137mg 0.079mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 2.354g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.075mg 5%
Calories 31kcal 134kcal 5%
Magnesium 10mg 25mg 4%
Manganese 0.037mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 55mg 2%
Carbs 6.73g 0g 2%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Calcium 3mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 3.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.253g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.189g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Carambola
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.