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Carambola vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between carambola and rosemary

  • The amount of iron, vitamin A, fiber, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, copper, and potassium in rosemary is higher than in carambola.
  • Rosemary covers your daily need for iron, 82% more than carambola.
  • Carambola has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carambola is 45, while the glycemic index of rosemary is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Rosemary, fresh.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +810%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +402.3%
Contains more IronIron +8212.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2494.6%

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1876.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +808.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1675.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.6%
Contains more OtherOther +353.8%

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3766.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Rosemary DV% diff.
Iron 0.08mg 6.65mg 82%
Fiber 2.8g 14.1g 45%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.96mg 40%
Calcium 3mg 317mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.336mg 25%
Folate 12µg 109µg 24%
Magnesium 10mg 91mg 19%
Copper 0.137mg 0.301mg 18%
Potassium 133mg 668mg 16%
Vitamin A 3µg 146µg 16%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 21.8mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.019g 2.838g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.152mg 10%
Fats 0.33g 5.86g 9%
Phosphorus 12mg 66mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.804mg 8%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.93mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.901g 5%
Carbs 6.73g 20.7g 5%
Protein 1.04g 3.31g 5%
Calories 31kcal 131kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 1.16g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.912mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.036mg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 3.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Rosemary
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
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.