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Carambola vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between carambola and mousse

  • Carambola has more vitamin C and fiber; however, mousse is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, calcium, and vitamin A.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 47% more.
  • Carambola contains 344 times more vitamin C than mousse. Carambola contains 34.4mg of vitamin C, while mousse contains 0.1mg.
  • Carambola contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3100%
Contains more IronIron +587.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +875%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1133.3%
~equal in Potassium ~143mg

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%
Mousse
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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 0.33% 47% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4748.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.8%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%

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
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16656.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Mousse DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg 47%
Saturated fat 0.019g 9.151g 42%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0.1mg 38%
Fats 0.33g 16g 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.205mg 15%
Phosphorus 12mg 117mg 15%
Vitamin A 3µg 140µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 5.027g 12%
Selenium 0.6µg 7.4µg 12%
Calories 31kcal 225kcal 10%
Calcium 3mg 96mg 9%
Fiber 2.8g 0.6g 9%
Copper 0.137mg 0.075mg 7%
Protein 1.04g 4.14g 6%
Iron 0.08mg 0.55mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.879g 5%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.64mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.045mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.533mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.058mg 3%
Carbs 6.73g 16.07g 3%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.51mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 38mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.059mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.146mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Folate 12µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 15.47g N/A
Potassium 133mg 143mg 0%
Sugar 3.98g 14.81g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.