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Carambola vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between carambola and coleslaw?

  • Carambola is higher in vitamin C and copper, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 59% more.
  • Carambola has 9 times more copper than coleslaw. While carambola has 0.137mg of copper, coleslaw has only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sugar in carambola is lower.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Fast foods, coleslaw 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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +813.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.7%
~equal in Potassium ~129mg

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2903%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.2%
Contains more OtherOther +59.6%
~equal in Protein ~0.95g

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8803.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2806.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 5.348g 34%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 14.6mg 22%
Fats 0.33g 9.91g 15%
Copper 0.137mg 0.015mg 14%
Sodium 2mg 203mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.019g 1.599g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.112mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 2.671g 7%
Calories 31kcal 153kcal 6%
Fiber 2.8g 1.9g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.246mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 30mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Carbs 6.73g 14.89g 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.54mg 3%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.102mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Iron 0.08mg 0.22mg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.206mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Phosphorus 12mg 20mg 1%
Protein 1.04g 0.95g 0%
Net carbs 3.93g 12.99g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 8mg 0%
Potassium 133mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 3.98g 12.19g N/A
Zinc 0.12mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.