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Carambola vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carambola and Limburger

  • Carambola has more Vitamin C, however, Limburger has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Limburger is 84% higher.
  • Carambola is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Cheese, limburger.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +552.4%
Contains more Calcium +16466.7%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +3175%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Equal in Potassium - 128
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
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 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +552.4%
Contains more Calcium +16466.7%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +3175%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Equal in Potassium - 128
Equal in Manganese - 0.038

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1793.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3043.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.9%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1793.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3043.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.9%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1273.5%
Contains more Water +88.7%
Contains more Protein +1827.9%
Contains more Fats +8157.6%
Contains more Other +628.8%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +1273.5%
Contains more Water +88.7%
Contains more Protein +1827.9%
Contains more Fats +8157.6%
Contains more Other +628.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28586.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28586.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 0.49g Carambola
Protein 1.04g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 0.33g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 6.73g 0.49g Carambola
Calories 31kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 3.98g 0.49g Limburger
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.08mg 0.13mg Limburger
Magnesium 10mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 12mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 133mg 128mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 800mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.137mg 0.021mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 61IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.158mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.086mg Limburger
Folate 12µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.044mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.077mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.077mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.021mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.05mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.008mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 16.746g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.495g Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Limburger
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
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.727g)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.