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 more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +187.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +787.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
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 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
Protein:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +274.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 1.7g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 19.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 22.8g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 25.2g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 382mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.71mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 21mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU | 33IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.221mg |
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| Folate | 12µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.007mg |
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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 | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.004mg |
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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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
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.