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Carambola vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between carambola and mulberries

  • Carambola is richer in copper, while mulberries are higher in iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
  • Mulberries cover your daily iron needs 22% more than carambola.
  • Carambola has 2 times more copper than mulberries. Carambola has 0.137mg of copper, while mulberries have 0.06mg.
  • Carambola has a higher glycemic index (45) than mulberries (25).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Mulberries, raw.

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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 13% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more IronIron +2212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.12mg
~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%
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +480%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~36.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.5%
Contains more FatsFats +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
~equal in Water ~87.68g

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
10% 15% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.207 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Mulberry DV% diff.
Iron 0.08mg 1.85mg 22%
Copper 0.137mg 0.06mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.101mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.87mg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g 4%
Phosphorus 12mg 38mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 39mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.62mg 2%
Manganese 0.037mg 2%
Potassium 133mg 194mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 18mg 2%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 36.4mg 2%
Protein 1.04g 1.44g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 12.3mg 1%
Calories 31kcal 43kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.029mg 1%
Carbs 6.73g 9.8g 1%
Fats 0.33g 0.39g 0%
Net carbs 3.93g 8.1g N/A
Sugar 3.98g 8.1g N/A
Zinc 0.12mg 0.12mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 0.041g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.207g 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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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Mulberry
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
17%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Mulberry
Mulberry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.