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Carambola vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carambola and Custard apple?

  • Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Custard apple is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% higher.
  • Carambola has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Custard apple. Carambola has 0.391mg of Vitamin B5, while Custard apple has 0.135mg.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +787.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +787.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +274.4%
Contains more Other +92.3%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +274.4%
Contains more Other +92.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 1.04g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.33g 0.6g Custard apple
Carbs 6.73g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 31kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Sugar 3.98g Custard apple
Fiber 2.8g 2.4g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 30mg Custard apple
Iron 0.08mg 0.71mg Custard apple
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Custard apple
Phosphorus 12mg 21mg Custard apple
Potassium 133mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 2mg 4mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 33IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 19.2mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.5mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.135mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 12µg Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.007mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.037mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.004mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.231g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Custard apple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Carambola
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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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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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.