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Carambola vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carambola and cheeseburgers different?

  • Carambola is higher in vitamin C; however, cheeseburgers are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carambola is 38% higher.
  • Carambola has less sodium.
  • Carambola has a lower glycemic index (45) than cheeseburgers (66).

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +3287.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1975%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1241.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +754.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3166.7%

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.
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1992.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1321.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +483.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +280.3%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +136.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1487.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4360.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +316.5%
Contains more OtherOther +305.8%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17943.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +801.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg 38%
Selenium 0.6µg 19.6µg 35%
Iron 0.08mg 2.71mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Protein 1.04g 16.51g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 5.217mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.019g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.293mg 23%
Zinc 0.12mg 2.49mg 22%
Fats 0.33g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 2mg 515mg 22%
Phosphorus 12mg 161mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.228mg 16%
Folate 12µg 70µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Calories 31kcal 308kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 5.413g 13%
Calcium 3mg 119mg 12%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.316mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.658g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 6.73g 28.03g 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 50µg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Choline 7.6mg 28.9mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.545mg 3%
Copper 0.137mg 0.111mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 2g 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Potassium 133mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.52mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.98g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Carambola
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.