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Carambola vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between carambola and lasagne?

  • Carambola is higher in vitamin C, yet lasagne is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in carambola is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lasagne is lower.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types 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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +787.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +858.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +421.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2550%

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%
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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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1276%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.3%
~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% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +600%
Contains more FatsFats +1390.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.2%
Contains more OtherOther +201.9%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5760%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Lasagne DV% diff.
Vitamin C 34.4mg 2.5mg 35%
Selenium 0.6µg 15.9µg 28%
Sodium 2mg 373mg 16%
Phosphorus 12mg 115mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Protein 1.04g 7.28g 12%
Saturated fat 0.019g 2.348g 11%
Calcium 3mg 88mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.122mg 8%
Iron 0.08mg 0.71mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 1.528mg 7%
Fats 0.33g 4.92g 7%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.193mg 7%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.87mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.85mg 5%
Calories 31kcal 135kcal 5%
Copper 0.137mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 41µg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 1.758g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.074mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Choline 7.6mg 23.2mg 3%
Carbs 6.73g 15.36g 3%
Folate 12µg 24µg 3%
Potassium 133mg 196mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.433g 2%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.323mg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 3.98g 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Lasagne
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
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.329g)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.