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Carambola vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carambola and Pineapple?

  • Carambola is richer in Fiber, yet Pineapple is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Manganese is 39% higher.
  • Carambola has 2 times more Fiber than Pineapple. Carambola has 2.8g of Fiber, while Pineapple has 1.4g.
  • Carambola contains less Sugar.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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 Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +2405.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
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 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +2405.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12

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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Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 58
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 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.6%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Equal in Water - 86
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +92.6%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 11.72g Pineapple
Protein 1.04g 0.54g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 0.12g Carambola
Carbs 6.73g 13.12g Pineapple
Calories 31kcal 50kcal Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 3.98g 9.85g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 1.4g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 13mg Pineapple
Iron 0.08mg 0.29mg Pineapple
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 12mg 8mg Carambola
Potassium 133mg 109mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.12mg
Copper 0.137mg 0.11mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 58IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.02mg Carambola
Vitamin C 34.4mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.032mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.213mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 12µg 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.005mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg 0.019mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.019mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg 0.024mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0.026mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0.012mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.021mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg 0.024mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.013g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.04g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Pineapple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Carambola
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.