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Carambola vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carambola and Dulce de Leche

  • Carambola has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber, however, Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Carambola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 35% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Carambola has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Dulce de Leche.

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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.
Carambola
Carambola
3
:
7
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +3325%
Contains more Manganese +1750%
Contains more Calcium +8266.7%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +1508.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.2%
Contains more Zinc +558.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +3325%
Contains more Manganese +1750%
Contains more Calcium +8266.7%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +1508.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.2%
Contains more Zinc +558.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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.
Carambola
Carambola
4
:
8
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Vitamin C +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.016
Equal in Folate - 11
Carambola
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%
Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.016
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carambola
Carambola
1
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Water +218.3%
Contains more Protein +557.7%
Contains more Fats +2127.3%
Contains more Carbs +722.4%
Contains more Other +236.5%
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Dulce de Leche
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Water +218.3%
Contains more Protein +557.7%
Contains more Fats +2127.3%
Contains more Carbs +722.4%
Contains more Other +236.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carambola
Carambola
1
:
2
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7043.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7043.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 1.04g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.33g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 6.73g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 31kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 3.98g 49.74g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.08mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 10mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 12mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 133mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 2mg 129mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.137mg 0.004mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.002mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 61IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 34.4mg 2.6mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.21mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.016mg Carambola
Folate 12µg 11µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
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
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Carambola
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 4.534g Carambola
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Dulce de Leche
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
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.