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 CopperCopper | +204.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +268.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +521.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +175% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.6% |
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Protein
~0.94g
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Water
~86.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +30.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +636% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 31kcal | 47kcal |
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| Protein | 1.04g | 0.94g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 53.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.93g | 9.35g |
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| Carbs | 6.73g | 11.75g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 133mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.1mg |
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| Sugar | 3.98g | 9.35g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 61IU | 225IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.025mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 30µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 8.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.015g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.025g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.015mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.023mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.031mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.018mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.