Carambola vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Carambola and Plum different?
- Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Plum is richer in Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Carambola is 28% higher.
- Carambola contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Plum. While Carambola contains 0.391mg of Vitamin B5, Plum contains only 0.135mg.
- Carambola has less Sugar.
Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Plums, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.5% |
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 | +262.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +465.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.7% |
~equal in
Water
~87.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +346.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 46kcal |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 0.7g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 9.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 10.02g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 11.42g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 7mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 157mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.17mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g | 9.92g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.057mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU | 345IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.052mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.4µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 1.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.044g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.01mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.016mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.014mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.016mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.009mg |
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| Fructose | 3.07g |
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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
14%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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