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Carambola vs. Drinking water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carambola and Drinking water

  • Carambola is higher than Drinking water in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 38% higher.
  • Drinking water has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Beverages, water, tap, drinking.

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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 Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +1270%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 3
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 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +1270%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 3

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +420%
Equal in Water - 99.9
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +420%
Equal in Water - 99.9

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Drinking water Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 0g Carambola
Protein 1.04g 0g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 0g Carambola
Calories 31kcal 0kcal Carambola
Sugar 3.98g 0g Drinking water
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0.08mg 0mg Carambola
Magnesium 10mg 1mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 0mg Carambola
Potassium 133mg 0mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 4mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.01mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.01mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0mg Carambola
Folate 12µg 0µg Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0g Drinking water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Carambola Drinking water
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
0%
Drinking water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
1%
Drinking water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.