Carambola vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between carambola and maple sugar
- Carambola is richer in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B5, while maple sugar is higher in manganese, zinc, iron, and calcium.
- Maple sugar covers your daily manganese needs 191% more than carambola.
- Carambola is lower in sugar.
- Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index (63) than carambola (45).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Sugars, maple.
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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 more CopperCopper | +38.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1912.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4950% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11851.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +817.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +714.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +466.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +261.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +940% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1042.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1250.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 4.422mg | 191% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 6.06mg | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 90.9g | 28% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 1.61mg | 19% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 354kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 90mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.048mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 274mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.003mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)