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Carambola vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carambola and Orange

  • Carambola is richer in Copper, while Orange is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 21% more than Carambola.
  • Carambola has 3 times more Copper than Orange. Carambola has 0.137mg of Copper, while Orange has 0.045mg.
  • Carambola is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +204.4%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +204.4%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
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Orange
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.94
Equal in Water - 86.75
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Equal in Protein - 0.94
Equal in Water - 86.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Orange Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 9.35g Orange
Protein 1.04g 0.94g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0.12g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 11.75g Orange
Calories 31kcal 47kcal Orange
Sugar 3.98g 9.35g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 2.4g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 40mg Orange
Iron 0.08mg 0.1mg Orange
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 12mg 14mg Orange
Potassium 133mg 181mg Orange
Sodium 2mg 0mg Orange
Zinc 0.12mg 0.07mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0.045mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.025mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin C 34.4mg 53.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.04mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.282mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.25mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.06mg Orange
Folate 12µg 30µg Orange
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.044mg 0.015mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.025mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg 0.023mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.047mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.02mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.031mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg 0.04mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg 0.018mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.023g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.025g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Carambola
24%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.37g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.