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Carambola vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carambola and kit Kat different?

  • Carambola is higher in vitamin C; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Carambola has less saturated fat.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1025%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%

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.
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% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Kit Kat
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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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +735.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5506.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +526%
Contains more FatsFats +7775.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +859.7%
Contains more OtherOther +146.2%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19380%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.019g 17.953g 82%
Fats 0.33g 25.99g 39%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg 38%
Calories 31kcal 518kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 6.73g 64.59g 19%
Phosphorus 12mg 135mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.21mg 15%
Iron 0.08mg 1mg 12%
Calcium 3mg 125mg 12%
Protein 1.04g 6.51g 11%
Copper 0.137mg 0.22mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.117mg 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Fiber 2.8g 1g 7%
Magnesium 10mg 37mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.64mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.895g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Choline 7.6mg 31mg 4%
Potassium 133mg 231mg 3%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 24µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.34mg 1%
Folate 12µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 3.98g 48.68g N/A
Zinc 0.12mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Kit Kat
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
13%
Carambola
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.934g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.