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Carambola vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between carambola and pepperoni?

  • Carambola is higher in vitamin C, yet pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of sodium in carambola is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types in this article.

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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% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106%
Contains more IronIron +1562.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2802.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%

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.
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 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1835.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1506.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2029.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +573.7%

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.3%
Contains more WaterWater +220.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1751%
Contains more FatsFats +13924.2%
Contains more OtherOther +811.5%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69133.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2322.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.019g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.33g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 2mg 1582mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.6µg 29µg 52%
Manganese 0.037mg 1.074mg 45%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg 38%
Protein 1.04g 19.25g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 4.987mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 4.458g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.362mg 27%
Calories 31kcal 504kcal 24%
Phosphorus 12mg 158mg 21%
Zinc 0.12mg 2.44mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.271mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.257mg 19%
Iron 0.08mg 1.33mg 16%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.93mg 11%
Choline 7.6mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.03mg 6%
Copper 0.137mg 0.091mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 133mg 274mg 4%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Carbs 6.73g 1.18g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 18mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 19mg 2%
Net carbs 3.93g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 3.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.689g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.