Carambola vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Carambola and Currant
- Carambola has more Vitamin B5, however, Currant has more Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Currant is 12% higher.
- Currant has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Carambola. Carambola has 0.391mg of Vitamin B5, while Currant has 0.064mg.
- Carambola is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Currants, red and white, raw.
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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.
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Copper
+28%
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Calcium
+1000%
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Iron
+1150%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+266.7%
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Potassium
+106.8%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+91.7%
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Manganese
+402.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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Copper
+28%
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Calcium
+1000%
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Iron
+1150%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+266.7%
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Potassium
+106.8%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+91.7%
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Manganese
+402.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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.
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Vitamin A
+45.2%
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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+267%
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Vitamin B5
+510.9%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin C
+19.2%
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Vitamin B1
+185.7%
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Vitamin B2
+212.5%
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Vitamin B6
+311.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+45.2%
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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+267%
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Vitamin B5
+510.9%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin C
+19.2%
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Vitamin B1
+185.7%
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Vitamin B2
+212.5%
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Vitamin B6
+311.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+65%
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Protein
+34.6%
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Carbs
+105.1%
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+25%
Equal in Water - 83.95
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+65%
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Protein
+34.6%
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Carbs
+105.1%
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+25%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+109.1%
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Saturated Fat
-10.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.028
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Polyunsaturated fat
+109.1%
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Saturated Fat
-10.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.028
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 9.5g |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 13.8g |
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| Calories | 31kcal | 56kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.53g |
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| Sugar | 3.98g | 7.37g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.3g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin A | 61IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.028g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.088g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
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.