Carambola vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carambola and spread
- Carambola has more vitamin C and fiber, while spread has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and choline.
- Spread covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 47% more than carambola.
- The amount of saturated fat in carambola is lower.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of carambola is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +887.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +391.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1516.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1060% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +737.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +719.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +636.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5154.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +434.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1294% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1013mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 5.977g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 17.34g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 7.584g | 19% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 9.7µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 2.565g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.172mg | 13% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 7.66g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 62.3mg | 10% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 235kcal | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.79mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.134mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.73mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.02mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 11.94g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.279mg | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.958g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.