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Carambola vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between carambola and pork chop

  • Carambola is richer in vitamin C, while pork chop is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 65% more than carambola.
  • Carambola has a higher glycemic index (45) than pork chop (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.8%
Contains more IronIron +987.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1908.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5966.7%

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2059.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2776.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +788.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2180.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4248.5%
~equal in Other ~0.48g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16190%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +929.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 36.4µg 65%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 7.927mg 47%
Protein 1.04g 23.72g 45%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.49mg 40%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.489mg 36%
Phosphorus 12mg 241mg 33%
Zinc 0.12mg 3.15mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.313mg 23%
Fats 0.33g 14.35g 22%
Saturated fat 0.019g 4.339g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 1.104mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 4.887g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.894g 11%
Choline 7.6mg 67.5mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Calories 31kcal 231kcal 10%
Iron 0.08mg 0.87mg 10%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Potassium 133mg 315mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 56mg 5%
Copper 0.137mg 0.105mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 74mg 3%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 6.73g 0g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.32g)

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.