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Carambola vs. Oyster breaded and fried — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carambola and oyster breaded and fried different?

  • Carambola is richer in vitamin C, while oyster breaded and fried is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Oyster breaded and fried covers your daily need for zinc, 791% more than carambola.
  • Carambola contains 9 times more vitamin C than oyster breaded and fried. Carambola contains 34.4mg of vitamin C, while oyster breaded and fried contains 3.8mg.
  • Carambola is lower in sodium.
  • Carambola has a higher glycemic index (45) than oyster breaded and fried (0).

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried types were used in this article.

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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 41% 19% 22% 261% 1431% 2376% 68% 54% 64% 363%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +480%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.5%
Contains more IronIron +8587.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3034.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +72508.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1225%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1224.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10983.3%

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.
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%
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 13% 30% 0% 0% 38% 47% 31% 16% 15% 1954% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
9% 13% 12% 65% 2%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 11.62 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +41.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +743.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3712.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.7%
Contains more OtherOther +344.2%

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
29% 42% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.313 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15573.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1700.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Oyster breaded and fried DV% diff.
Zinc 0.12mg 87.13mg 791%
Vitamin B12 0µg 15.63µg 651%
Copper 0.137mg 4.294mg 462%
Selenium 0.6µg 66.5µg 120%
Iron 0.08mg 6.95mg 86%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 3.8mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 71mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 3.313g 21%
Phosphorus 12mg 159mg 21%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.49mg 20%
Fats 0.33g 12.58g 19%
Sodium 2mg 417mg 18%
Protein 1.04g 8.77g 15%
Saturated fat 0.019g 3.197g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.202mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 4.702g 12%
Magnesium 10mg 58mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.15mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Vitamin A 3µg 90µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 1.65mg 8%
Calories 31kcal 199kcal 8%
Calcium 3mg 62mg 6%
Folate 12µg 31µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.064mg 4%
Potassium 133mg 244mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.27mg 2%
Carbs 6.73g 11.62g 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 11.62g N/A
Sugar 3.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.396mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.638mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.199mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.202g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.218g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Oyster breaded and fried
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
167%
Oyster breaded and fried
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
470%
Oyster breaded and fried

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.178g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Oyster breaded and fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171979/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.