Carambola vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between carambola and pilaf
- Carambola has more vitamin C; however, pilaf is richer in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Pilaf's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% more.
- Carambola contains 8 times more vitamin C than pilaf. Carambola contains 34.4mg of vitamin C, while pilaf contains 4.1mg.
- Carambola contains less sodium.
- Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of carambola is 45.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.
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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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +741.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1183.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2283.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5300% |
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 | +739% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +443.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1569.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1666.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1036.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +901.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1033.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +642.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1143.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.9% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 32.4µg | 58% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1303mg | 57% |
| Folate | 12µg | 212µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.603mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.882mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 6.127mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 4.1mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 2.44mg | 30% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.4mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 76.31g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 154mg | 20% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 10.42g | 19% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 359kcal | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.01mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.715mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.087mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 1.37g | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.307g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.373g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 1.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
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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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77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)