Carambola vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between carambola and garden rhubarb?
- Carambola is higher in vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B5, yet garden rhubarb is higher in vitamin K, calcium, and manganese.
- Carambola's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 29% more.
- Carambola has 7 times more copper than garden rhubarb. While carambola has 0.137mg of copper, garden rhubarb has only 0.021mg.
- The amount of sugar in garden rhubarb is lower.
- The glycemic index of garden rhubarb is lower.
We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Rhubarb, raw 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +552.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +429.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +360% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.2% |
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Water
~93.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 8mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 29.3µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.021mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.196mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.085mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 288mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 21kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.099g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 4.54g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 2.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden rhubarb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
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.