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Carambola vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between carambola and cheesecake?

  • Carambola is higher in vitamin C, copper, and fiber, yet cheesecake is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% more.
  • Carambola has 86 times more vitamin C than cheesecake. While carambola has 34.4mg of vitamin C, cheesecake has only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in carambola is lower.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared types 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +585%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more IronIron +687.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +675%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +503.9%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +100.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.8%
Contains more FatsFats +6718.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.1%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28680%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +770.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carambola Cheesecake
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 Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.019g 9.921g 45%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0.4mg 38%
Fats 0.33g 22.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 8.634g 22%
Sodium 2mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 3µg 159µg 17%
Calories 31kcal 321kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.193mg 14%
Copper 0.137mg 0.02mg 13%
Phosphorus 12mg 93mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0.4g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.602g 9%
Protein 1.04g 5.5g 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5.2µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Iron 0.08mg 0.63mg 7%
Choline 7.6mg 45.9mg 7%
Carbs 6.73g 25.5g 6%
Calcium 3mg 51mg 5%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.51mg 4%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.571mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.052mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Folate 12µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.028mg 1%
Potassium 133mg 90mg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 25.1g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 3.98g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.