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Carambola vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and Herbal tea different?

  • Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Herbal tea is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Carambola is 38% higher.
  • Herbal tea has less Sugar.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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.
Carambola
Carambola
7
:
2
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +565%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +1189.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.08
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Herbal tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Potassium +565%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +1189.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.08

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
9
:
0
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +817.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
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%
Herbal tea
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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +817.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carambola
Carambola
4
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Water - 99.58
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Herbal tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Water - 99.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 0g Carambola
Protein 1.04g 0g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 0g Carambola
Calories 31kcal 0kcal Carambola
Sugar 3.98g 0g Herbal tea
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 8mg Herbal tea
Iron 0.08mg 0.08mg
Magnesium 10mg 3mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 1mg Carambola
Potassium 133mg 20mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 4mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.04mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.04mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0mg Carambola
Folate 12µg 1µg Carambola
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
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0g Carambola

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Carambola Herbal tea
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
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.