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Carambola vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and English muffin different?

  • Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, however, English muffin is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Carambola is 38% higher.
  • Carambola has less Sodium.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +1012.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +1008.3%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +864.9%
Equal in Potassium - 131
Equal in Copper - 0.129
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +1012.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +1008.3%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +864.9%
Equal in Potassium - 131
Equal in Copper - 0.129

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 C +34300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more Folate +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +34300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more Folate +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +117.1%
Contains more Protein +640.4%
Contains more Fats +445.5%
Contains more Carbs +583.5%
Contains more Other +361.5%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +117.1%
Contains more Protein +640.4%
Contains more Fats +445.5%
Contains more Carbs +583.5%
Contains more Other +361.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +906.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.6%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +906.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 1.04g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.33g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 6.73g 46g English muffin
Calories 31kcal 235kcal English muffin
Sugar 3.98g English muffin
Fiber 2.8g 2.7g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 0.08mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 10mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 12mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 133mg 131mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 464mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.137mg 0.129mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0.1mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 12µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.044mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.077mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.077mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.021mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.05mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.008mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.259g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola English muffin
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%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.