Carambola vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carambola and wakame different?
- Carambola is higher in vitamin C; however, wakame is richer in manganese, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wakame is 59% higher.
- Carambola contains 11 times more vitamin C than wakame. While carambola contains 34.4mg of vitamin C, wakame contains only 3mg.
- Carambola has less sodium.
Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +970% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2625% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +216.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +566.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3683.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 | +1046.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +336% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1533.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1284.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 1.4mg | 59% |
| Folate | 12µg | 196µg | 46% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 872mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 3mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 2.18mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 107mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.284mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.23mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 150mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 80mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.697mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.3µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 3.03g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 13.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 9.14g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.218g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.186g | N/A |
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)