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Carambola vs. Chokecherries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and Chokecherries different?

  • Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Chokecherries are richer in Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Chokecherries is 57% higher.
  • Carambola contains 49 times more Vitamin C than Chokecherries. While Carambola contains 34.4mg of Vitamin C, Chokecherries contain only 0.7mg.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) 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 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.3%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +418.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.3%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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% 3.7% 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 2.3% 2.6% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4814.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1035.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.9%
Contains more FatsFats +197%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.4%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Chokecherries Opinion
Calories 31kcal 156kcal Chokecherries
Protein 1.04g 2.89g Chokecherries
Fats 0.33g 0.98g Chokecherries
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0.7mg Carambola
Net carbs 3.93g 16.88g Chokecherries
Carbs 6.73g 33.88g Chokecherries
Magnesium 10mg 21mg Chokecherries
Calcium 3mg 40mg Chokecherries
Potassium 133mg 309mg Chokecherries
Iron 0.08mg 0.4mg Chokecherries
Sugar 3.98g 14.22g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 17g Chokecherries
Copper 0.137mg 0.068mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.19mg Chokecherries
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Phosphorus 12mg 45mg Chokecherries
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 61IU 43IU Carambola
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.75mg Chokecherries
Manganese 0.037mg 0.192mg Chokecherries
Selenium 0.6µg 1.7µg Chokecherries
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.029mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.058mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.672mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.33mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.193mg Chokecherries
Vitamin K 0µg 29.3µg Chokecherries
Folate 12µg 10µg Carambola
Choline 7.6mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g Chokecherries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Fructose 5.38g Chokecherries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Chokecherries
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
14%
Carambola
15%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.