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Carambola vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between carambola and chocolate brownie

  • Carambola has more vitamin C; however, chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, iron, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carambola is 38% higher.
  • Carambola is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +430%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more IronIron +2200%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +708.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1486.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1816.7%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +625.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +496.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8718.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +645.9%
Contains more OtherOther +265.4%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36030%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5015.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 9.412g 62%
Fats 0.33g 29.1g 44%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0.3mg 38%
Saturated fat 0.019g 7.319g 33%
Copper 0.137mg 0.388mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 10.839g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.587mg 24%
Calories 31kcal 466kcal 22%
Iron 0.08mg 1.84mg 22%
Selenium 0.6µg 11.5µg 20%
Vitamin A 3µg 176µg 19%
Phosphorus 12mg 132mg 17%
Sodium 2mg 343mg 15%
Carbs 6.73g 50.2g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.141mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Magnesium 10mg 53mg 10%
Protein 1.04g 6.2g 10%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.97mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.094mg 6%
Calcium 3mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.982mg 4%
Folate 12µg 29µg 4%
Potassium 133mg 176mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.328mg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 3.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.3g)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.