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Carambola vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and French fries different?

  • Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 33% more than French fries.
  • Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were 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%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +941.7%
Contains more Potassium +335.3%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +567.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Copper - 0.124
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +941.7%
Contains more Potassium +335.3%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +567.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Copper - 0.124

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 +631.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2088.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +631.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2088.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +137%
Contains more Protein +229.8%
Contains more Fats +4363.6%
Contains more Carbs +515.8%
Contains more Other +255.8%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Water +137%
Contains more Protein +229.8%
Contains more Fats +4363.6%
Contains more Carbs +515.8%
Contains more Other +255.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19796.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2833.7%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19796.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2833.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola French fries Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 37.64g French fries
Protein 1.04g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.33g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 6.73g 41.44g French fries
Calories 31kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 3.98g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 3mg 18mg French fries
Iron 0.08mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 10mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 12mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 133mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 2mg 210mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.137mg 0.124mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 34.4mg 4.7mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.039mg French fries
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 12µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg French fries
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
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 2.336g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.