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Carambola vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carambola and Sunflower oil

  • Carambola has more Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 273% more than Carambola.
  • Sunflower oil has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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.
Carambola
Carambola
9
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Sunflower oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Carambola
Carambola
9
:
2
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +27286.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Carambola
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%
Sunflower oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +27286.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carambola
Carambola
4
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +30203%
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Sunflower oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +30203%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carambola
Carambola
1
:
2
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19682.6%
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Sunflower oil
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19682.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 0g Carambola
Protein 1.04g 0g Carambola
Fats 0.33g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 6.73g 0g Carambola
Calories 31kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 3.98g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 0mg Carambola
Iron 0.08mg 0mg Carambola
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Carambola
Phosphorus 12mg 0mg Carambola
Potassium 133mg 0mg Carambola
Sodium 2mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.12mg 0mg Carambola
Copper 0.137mg 0mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin A 61IU 0IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0mg Carambola
Folate 12µg 0µg Carambola
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg 0mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg 0mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg 0mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg 0mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg 0mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 13g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carambola Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.981g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.