Carambola vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carambola and rice
- Carambola has more vitamin C, fiber, and copper; however, rice is higher in manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Carambola covers your daily vitamin C needs 38% more than rice.
- Rice contains 7 times less fiber than carambola. Carambola contains 2.8g of fiber, while rice contains 0.4g.
- The glycemic index of rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +280% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +308.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +258.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1175.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +261.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1064.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +302.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +447.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +193.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 0mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.472mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 1.2mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 7.5µg | 13% |
| Folate | 12µg | 58µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.163mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.4g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.069mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 28.17g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.476mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 2.69g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.063mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.