Carambola vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Carambola and Jerusalem artichoke?
- Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
- Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 42% higher.
- Carambola has 9 times more Vitamin C than Jerusalem artichoke. Carambola has 34.4mg of Vitamin C, while Jerusalem artichoke has 4mg.
- Carambola contains less Sugar.
We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Sodium
-50%
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+4150%
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Magnesium
+70%
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Phosphorus
+550%
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Potassium
+222.6%
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Manganese
+62.2%
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Selenium
+16.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Copper - 0.14
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Sodium
-50%
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+4150%
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Magnesium
+70%
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Phosphorus
+550%
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Potassium
+222.6%
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Manganese
+62.2%
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Selenium
+16.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Copper - 0.14
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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Vitamin A
+205%
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Vitamin C
+760%
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Vitamin E
+26.7%
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Vitamin B1
+1328.6%
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Vitamin B2
+275%
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Vitamin B3
+254.2%
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Vitamin B6
+352.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Equal in Folate - 13
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Vitamin A
+205%
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Vitamin C
+760%
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Vitamin E
+26.7%
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Vitamin B1
+1328.6%
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Vitamin B2
+275%
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Vitamin B3
+254.2%
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Vitamin B6
+352.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Equal in Folate - 13
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+3200%
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Water
+17.1%
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Protein
+92.3%
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Carbs
+159.1%
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+388.5%
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
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Fats
+3200%
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Water
+17.1%
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Protein
+92.3%
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Carbs
+159.1%
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+388.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+650%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18300%
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Saturated Fat
-100%
Saturated Fat:
0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.184 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.001 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+650%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18300%
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Saturated Fat
-100%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 15.84g |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.01g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 17.44g |
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| Calories | 31kcal | 73kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.98g | 9.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 3.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 429mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.14mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.06mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.077mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.001g |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)