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Carambola vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carambola and Rice pudding different?

  • Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber, while Rice pudding is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 37% more than Rice pudding.
  • Carambola contains 28 times more Fiber than Rice pudding. Carambola contains 2.8g of Fiber, while Rice pudding contains 0.1g.
  • Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat.

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types were used 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 less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +661.1%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Equal in Potassium - 130
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 32% 14% 10% 38% 12% 15% 11% 6% 8% 11%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +661.1%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Equal in Potassium - 130

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 C +4814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +182%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 24% 3% 19% 33% 9% 18% 9% 3% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +4814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +182%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +781.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Protein +216.3%
Contains more Fats +393.9%
Contains more Carbs +209.2%
Contains more Other +61.5%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Protein +216.3%
Contains more Fats +393.9%
Contains more Carbs +209.2%
Contains more Other +61.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1370%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1370%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Rice pudding Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 20.71g Rice pudding
Protein 1.04g 3.29g Rice pudding
Fats 0.33g 1.63g Rice pudding
Carbs 6.73g 20.81g Rice pudding
Calories 31kcal 111kcal Rice pudding
Sugar 3.98g Rice pudding
Fiber 2.8g 0.1g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 105mg Rice pudding
Iron 0.08mg 0.37mg Rice pudding
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Rice pudding
Phosphorus 12mg 87mg Rice pudding
Potassium 133mg 130mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 109mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.38mg Rice pudding
Copper 0.137mg 0.018mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.057mg Rice pudding
Selenium 0.6µg 1.9µg Rice pudding
Vitamin A 61IU 172IU Rice pudding
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 46µg Rice pudding
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Rice pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Rice pudding
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0.7mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.075mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.141mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.443mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.288mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.035mg Rice pudding
Folate 12µg 4µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Rice pudding
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.039mg Rice pudding
Threonine 0.044mg 0.126mg Rice pudding
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.169mg Rice pudding
Leucine 0.077mg 0.273mg Rice pudding
Lysine 0.077mg 0.221mg Rice pudding
Methionine 0.021mg 0.07mg Rice pudding
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.135mg Rice pudding
Valine 0.05mg 0.187mg Rice pudding
Histidine 0.008mg 0.075mg Rice pudding
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.967g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.441g Rice pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.06g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Rice pudding
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
13%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.