Carambola vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carambola and béchamel sauce
- Carambola has more vitamin C, copper, and fiber; however, béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
- Carambola covers your daily vitamin C needs 37% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 28 times less fiber than carambola. Carambola contains 2.8g of fiber, while béchamel sauce contains 0.1g.
- Carambola has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.
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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 | +953.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +741.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
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 | +4200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +262.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1939.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.9% |
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Carbs
~7.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +762% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 0.8mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.013mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 101mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.184mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 126mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.1g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 2.152g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 6.73g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 1.586g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 2.67g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 3.77g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.339mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 7.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.089mg | 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins