Carambola vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between carambola and meatball
- Carambola has more vitamin C; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, folate, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 77% more.
- Carambola contains less sodium.
- Carambola has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of carambola is 45, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +415.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2766.7% |
| 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 | +1053.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1231.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +581.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1076.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1063.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1919.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2627.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +669.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7193.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2435.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.938mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.706mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 344mg | 47% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 21g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 4.666g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 2.16mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 550mg | 24% |
| Folate | 12µg | 78µg | 17% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 88.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2.5mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 9g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1.73mg | 11% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 197kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.6g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 1.425g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 2.188g | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg | 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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.406g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)