Carambola vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between carambola and currants
- Carambola has more vitamin B5; however, currants have more iron, vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for currants is 12% higher.
- Currants have 6 times less vitamin B5 than carambola. Carambola has 0.391mg of vitamin B5, while currants have 0.064mg.
- Carambola is lower in sugar.
- Carambola has a higher glycemic index than currants.
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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +402.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +510.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Water
~83.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.028g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 41mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.186mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 275mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 13.8g | 2% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 7.37g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.028g | 0% |
| 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% |
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
9%
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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.