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Carambola vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carambola and Feijoa

  • Carambola has more Copper, however, Feijoa has more Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Feijoa is 14% higher.
  • Feijoa has 4 times less Copper than Carambola. Carambola has 0.137mg of Copper, while Feijoa has 0.036mg.
  • Carambola is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Feijoa, raw.

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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.
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%
Feijoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 15% 5.3% 12% 1.6% 8.1% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +280.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg

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% 3.7% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Feijoa
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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 110% 0.36% 3.2% 0% 1.5% 4.2% 5.5% 14% 15% 0% 8.8% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~32.9mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Feijoa
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15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more FatsFats +27.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126%
~equal in Water ~83.28g

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
Feijoa
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35% 19% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.136 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Feijoa Opinion
Calories 31kcal 61kcal Feijoa
Protein 1.04g 0.71g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0.42g Feijoa
Vitamin C 34.4mg 32.9mg Carambola
Net carbs 3.93g 8.81g Feijoa
Carbs 6.73g 15.21g Feijoa
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Carambola
Calcium 3mg 17mg Feijoa
Potassium 133mg 172mg Feijoa
Iron 0.08mg 0.14mg Feijoa
Sugar 3.98g 8.2g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 6.4g Feijoa
Copper 0.137mg 0.036mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.06mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 19mg Feijoa
Sodium 2mg 3mg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 6IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.16mg Feijoa
Manganese 0.037mg 0.084mg Feijoa
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.006mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.018mg Feijoa
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.295mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.233mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.067mg Feijoa
Vitamin K 0µg 3.5µg Feijoa
Folate 12µg 23µg Feijoa
Choline 7.6mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.104g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.056g Feijoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.136g Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.007mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg 0.019mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.019mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg 0.028mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.038mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.007mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.019mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg 0.019mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg 0.009mg Feijoa
Fructose 2.95g Feijoa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Feijoa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g Feijoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Feijoa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Feijoa
Feijoa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
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.
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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.