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Carambola vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and Roquefort different?

  • Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Roquefort is 96% higher.
  • Carambola has less Sodium.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Cheese, roquefort 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 +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +302.9%
Contains more Manganese +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +21966.7%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +3166.7%
Contains more Zinc +1633.3%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
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 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +302.9%
Contains more Manganese +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +21966.7%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +3166.7%
Contains more Zinc +1633.3%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1616.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.4%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1616.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.4%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +236.5%
Contains more Water +132%
Contains more Protein +1971.2%
Contains more Fats +9184.8%
Contains more Other +1138.5%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Carbs +236.5%
Contains more Water +132%
Contains more Protein +1971.2%
Contains more Fats +9184.8%
Contains more Other +1138.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28146.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.4%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28146.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 2g Carambola
Protein 1.04g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 0.33g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 6.73g 2g Carambola
Calories 31kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Sugar 3.98g Roquefort
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.08mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 10mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 12mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 133mg 91mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 1809mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.137mg 0.034mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.03mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 61IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 12µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.044mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 0.077mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.077mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.021mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.05mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.008mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 19.263g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carambola Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1807mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.