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Carambola vs. Mamey Sapote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carambola and Mamey Sapote

  • Carambola has more Vitamin C, however, Mamey Sapote has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Mamey Sapote is 54% higher.

Food types used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Sapote, mamey, raw.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 40% 29% 71% 5.2% 11% 0.91% 27% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241.4%
Contains more IronIron +875%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +451.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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% 3.7% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
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 77% 8.6% 42% 0% 3.3% 27% 27% 24% 166% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +49.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4135.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.013mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.45 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 32.1 g
Water: 64.87 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +39.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +377%
Contains more OtherOther +115.4%

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
46% 28% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.097 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +240%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Mamey Sapote Opinion
Calories 31kcal 124kcal Mamey Sapote
Protein 1.04g 1.45g Mamey Sapote
Fats 0.33g 0.46g Mamey Sapote
Vitamin C 34.4mg 23mg Carambola
Net carbs 3.93g 26.7g Mamey Sapote
Carbs 6.73g 32.1g Mamey Sapote
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Mamey Sapote
Calcium 3mg 18mg Mamey Sapote
Potassium 133mg 454mg Mamey Sapote
Iron 0.08mg 0.78mg Mamey Sapote
Sugar 3.98g 20.14g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 5.4g Mamey Sapote
Copper 0.137mg 0.213mg Mamey Sapote
Zinc 0.12mg 0.19mg Mamey Sapote
Starch 6.33g Mamey Sapote
Phosphorus 12mg 26mg Mamey Sapote
Sodium 2mg 7mg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 143IU Mamey Sapote
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Mamey Sapote
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.11mg Mamey Sapote
Manganese 0.037mg 0.204mg Mamey Sapote
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.013mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.116mg Mamey Sapote
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 1.432mg Mamey Sapote
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.397mg Mamey Sapote
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.72mg Mamey Sapote
Folate 12µg 7µg Carambola
Choline 7.6mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.169g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.102g Mamey Sapote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.097g Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.049mg Mamey Sapote
Threonine 0.044mg 0.085mg Mamey Sapote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.061mg Mamey Sapote
Leucine 0.077mg 0.073mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.073mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.024mg Mamey Sapote
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.061mg Mamey Sapote
Valine 0.05mg 0.073mg Mamey Sapote
Histidine 0.008mg 0.049mg Mamey Sapote
Fructose 7.66g Mamey Sapote
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mamey Sapote
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.011g Mamey Sapote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Mamey Sapote
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
14%
Carambola
29%
Mamey Sapote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
20%
Mamey Sapote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mamey Sapote
Mamey Sapote is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mamey Sapote
Mamey Sapote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mamey Sapote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167760/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.