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Carambola vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carambola and Icing

  • Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Carambola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 38% more than Icing.
  • Carambola is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
Icing
Icing
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Potassium +291.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Potassium +291.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Equal in Calcium - 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.
Carambola
Carambola
7
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carambola
Carambola
2
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +506.4%
Contains more Fats +4818.2%
Contains more Carbs +908.8%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +506.4%
Contains more Fats +4818.2%
Contains more Carbs +908.8%
Contains more Other +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carambola
Carambola
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4221.2%
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4221.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Icing Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 67.89g Icing
Protein 1.04g 0g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 6.73g 67.89g Icing
Calories 31kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 3.98g 63.1g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0.08mg 0.16mg Icing
Magnesium 10mg 1mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 18mg Icing
Potassium 133mg 34mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 184mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.07mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.01mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.22mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.055mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0mg Carambola
Folate 12µg 8µg Carambola
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Icing
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 2.974g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.