Carambola vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carambola and nutmeg
- Carambola has more vitamin C; however, nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 130% more than carambola.
- Nutmeg contains 11 times less vitamin C than carambola. Carambola contains 34.4mg of vitamin C, while nutmeg contains 3mg.
- Carambola has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of carambola is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground.
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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 | -87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1730% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6033.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +649.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1691.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1675% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7737.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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 | +1046.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +841.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1366.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +461.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10903% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +632.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +348.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10633.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2.9mg | 124% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 25.94g | 118% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 1.027mg | 99% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 20.8g | 72% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 36.31g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 183mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 3.04mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 3mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 213mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.346mg | 28% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 525kcal | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 2.15mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 184mg | 18% |
| Folate | 12µg | 76µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 49.29g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 5.84g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 3.22g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.299mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 8.8mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)