Carambola vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between carambola and penne?
- Carambola is richer in vitamin C, yet penne is richer in phosphorus, iron, zinc, calcium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Carambola's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 38% higher.
- Carambola has 2 times more sugar than penne. Carambola has 3.98g of sugar, while penne has 1.9g.
We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2866.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +816.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +883.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +448.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1112.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.4% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 118mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 248mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 5.7g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 89mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 0.33g | 4g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 126kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 133mg | 122mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | 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% |
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?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.281g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
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.