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Carambola vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between carambola and rose hips

  • The amount of vitamin C, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B2 in rose hips is higher than in carambola.
  • Rose hips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 435% more than carambola.
  • Carambola has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carambola is 45, while the glycemic index of rose hips is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +590%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.6%
Contains more IronIron +1225%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2656.8%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1138.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +467.9%
Contains more OtherOther +126.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.34g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 34.4mg 426mg 435%
Fiber 2.8g 24.1g 85%
Manganese 0.037mg 1.02mg 43%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 5.84mg 38%
Vitamin A 3µg 217µg 24%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.9µg 22%
Calcium 3mg 169mg 17%
Magnesium 10mg 69mg 14%
Iron 0.08mg 1.06mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.166mg 12%
Carbs 6.73g 38.22g 10%
Potassium 133mg 429mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.8mg 8%
Calories 31kcal 162kcal 7%
Phosphorus 12mg 61mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 1.3mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.076mg 5%
Copper 0.137mg 0.113mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Protein 1.04g 1.6g 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.25mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Fats 0.33g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 3.93g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 3.98g 2.58g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.016mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.019g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 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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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.