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Carambola vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Carambola and Poppy seed

  • Carambola has more Vitamin C, while Poppy seed has more Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need of Manganese 290% more than Carambola.
  • Carambola contains 34 times more Vitamin C than Poppy seed. While Carambola contains 34.4mg of Vitamin C, Poppy seed contains only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +47833.3%
Contains more Iron +12100%
Contains more Magnesium +3370%
Contains more Phosphorus +7150%
Contains more Potassium +440.6%
Contains more Zinc +6483.3%
Contains more Copper +1087.6%
Contains more Manganese +18027%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
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 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +47833.3%
Contains more Iron +12100%
Contains more Magnesium +3370%
Contains more Phosphorus +7150%
Contains more Potassium +440.6%
Contains more Zinc +6483.3%
Contains more Copper +1087.6%
Contains more Manganese +18027%
Contains more Selenium +2150%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1352.9%
Contains more Folate +583.3%
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 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1352.9%
Contains more Folate +583.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1435.8%
Contains more Protein +1629.8%
Contains more Fats +12493.9%
Contains more Carbs +318%
Contains more Other +1125%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more Water +1435.8%
Contains more Protein +1629.8%
Contains more Fats +12493.9%
Contains more Carbs +318%
Contains more Other +1125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19840%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15426.6%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19840%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15426.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 8.63g Poppy seed
Protein 1.04g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 0.33g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 6.73g 28.13g Poppy seed
Calories 31kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 3.98g 2.99g Poppy seed
Fiber 2.8g 19.5g Poppy seed
Calcium 3mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 0.08mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 10mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 12mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 133mg 719mg Poppy seed
Sodium 2mg 26mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 0.137mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 0.037mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 0.6µg 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 34.4mg 1mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.1mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.896mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.324mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.247mg Poppy seed
Folate 12µg 82µg Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.044mg 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 0.077mg 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.077mg 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.021mg 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 0.05mg 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.008mg 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 0.019g 4.517g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 5.982g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Poppy seed
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
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.