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Carambola vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carambola and Leek?

  • Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Leek is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin E .
  • Leek's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% higher.
  • Carambola has 3 times more Vitamin C than Leek. Carambola has 34.4mg of Vitamin C, while Leek has 12mg.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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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Leek
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Iron +2525%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Iron +2525%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12

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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Leek
Contains more Vitamin C +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2632.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1270.6%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2632.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1270.6%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Contains more Other +101.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 83
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +110.3%
Contains more Other +101.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Leek
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.166
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.166

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Leek Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 12.35g Leek
Protein 1.04g 1.5g Leek
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 14.15g Leek
Calories 31kcal 61kcal Leek
Sugar 3.98g 3.9g Leek
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.08mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Leek
Phosphorus 12mg 35mg Leek
Potassium 133mg 180mg Leek
Sodium 2mg 20mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.12mg
Copper 0.137mg 0.12mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0.6µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin A 61IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 34.4mg 12mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.03mg Leek
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.4mg Leek
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.14mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.233mg Leek
Folate 12µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.044mg 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.077mg 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.077mg 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.021mg 0.018mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.05mg 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.008mg 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.04g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.004g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.166g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Leek
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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.