Carambola vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carambola and figs different?
- Carambola is higher in vitamin C and copper; however, figs are richer in vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carambola is 36% higher.
- Carambola contains 2 times more copper than figs. While carambola contains 0.137mg of copper, figs contain only 0.07mg.
- Carambola has less sugar.
- Carambola has a lower glycemic index (45) than figs (61).
Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Figs, raw 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +362.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1620% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +564.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 2mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.7µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 19.18g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 232mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 16.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 16.26g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.9g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.144g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.