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Carambola vs. Mango — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between carambola and mango?

  • Carambola has less vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin A than mango.
  • Carambola has 2 times more fiber than mango. Carambola has 2.8g of fiber, while mango has 1.6g.
  • Carambola contains less sugar.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Mangos, 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.
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%
Mango
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.3% 15% 6% 37% 2.5% 6% 0.13% 8.2% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 121% 18% 18% 0% 7% 8.8% 13% 12% 27% 0% 11% 32% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~36.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.6mg

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
Mango
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15% 83%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 14.98 g
Water: 83.46 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.6%
~equal in Water ~83.46g

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
Mango
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30% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.14 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.071 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +366.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Mango DV% diff.
Folate 12µg 43µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.119mg 8%
Fructose 4.68g 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 54µg 6%
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g 5%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.197mg 4%
Carbs 6.73g 14.98g 3%
Copper 0.137mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 36.4mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.669mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.038mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.071g 1%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.063mg 1%
Calories 31kcal 60kcal 1%
Iron 0.08mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.028mg 1%
Potassium 133mg 168mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 11mg 1%
Protein 1.04g 0.82g 0%
Fats 0.33g 0.38g 0%
Net carbs 3.93g 13.38g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 3.98g 13.66g N/A
Zinc 0.12mg 0.09mg 0%
Phosphorus 12mg 14mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Choline 7.6mg 7.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.092g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 0.14g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.031mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.029mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.05mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Mango
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
21%
Mango
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
9%
Mango

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mango
Mango contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mango
Mango is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mango
Mango is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mango - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169910/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.