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Carambola vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carambola and short ribs different?

  • Carambola is richer in vitamin C, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 109% more than carambola.
  • Carambola is lower in saturated fat.
  • Carambola has a higher glycemic index (45) than short ribs (0).

Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +2787.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3366.7%

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 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +568.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +981.6%

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +155.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1974%
Contains more FatsFats +12621.2%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62833.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +731.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.019g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.33g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.12mg 4.88mg 43%
Protein 1.04g 21.57g 41%
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg 38%
Selenium 0.6µg 20.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 0.08mg 2.31mg 28%
Calories 31kcal 471kcal 22%
Phosphorus 12mg 162mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.22mg 16%
Choline 7.6mg 82.2mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 2.452mg 13%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.15mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.53g 9%
Copper 0.137mg 0.099mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.252mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Potassium 133mg 224mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 50mg 2%
Carbs 6.73g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.29mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 3.93g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.781g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.