Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Fruits
  4. Carambola
  5. Compare
  6. Carambola vs. Fast food

Carambola vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between carambola and fast food?

  • Carambola is higher in vitamin C, yet fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 38% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in carambola is lower.
  • The glycemic index of carambola is lower.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.

Infographic

Carambola vs Fast food infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.1%
Contains more IronIron +3725%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1016.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +864.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3283.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +352.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +137.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1488.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3539.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +368.1%
Contains more OtherOther +192.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16016.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +813%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Iron 0.08mg 3.06mg 37%
Selenium 0.6µg 20.3µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 5.617mg 33%
Protein 1.04g 16.52g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.363mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.317mg 25%
Zinc 0.12mg 2.52mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.019g 4.493g 20%
Fats 0.33g 12.01g 18%
Phosphorus 12mg 134mg 17%
Folate 12µg 80µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.212mg 15%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.357mg 14%
Sodium 2mg 331mg 14%
Calories 31kcal 297kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 4.835g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.68g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 6.73g 31.5g 8%
Calcium 3mg 62mg 6%
Choline 7.6mg 34.4mg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 27mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.53mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 197mg 2%
Copper 0.137mg 0.121mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.98g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Fast food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Carambola
Carambola vs Passion fruit
Passion fruit
Carambola
Carambola vs Rambutan
Rambutan
Carambola
Carambola vs Lychee
Lychee
Fast food
Fast food vs Hamburger
Hamburger
Fast food
Fast food vs Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich
Fast food
Fast food vs Coleslaw
Coleslaw

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
13%
Carambola
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.