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Carambola vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Carambola and White chocolate?

  • Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Copper, yet White chocolate is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 97% more.
  • Carambola has 69 times more Vitamin C than White chocolate. While Carambola has 34.4mg of Vitamin C, White chocolate has only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Carambola is lower.

We used Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Candies, white chocolate types 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 less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +362.5%
Contains more Calcium +6533.3%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +115%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +362.5%
Contains more Calcium +6533.3%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +115%
Contains more Zinc +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +650%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6780%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6780%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +6929.2%
Contains more Protein +464.4%
Contains more Fats +9624.2%
Contains more Carbs +780.2%
Contains more Other +188.5%
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +6929.2%
Contains more Protein +464.4%
Contains more Fats +9624.2%
Contains more Carbs +780.2%
Contains more Other +188.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30223.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.5%
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30223.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carambola White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.93g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 1.04g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 0.33g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 6.73g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 31kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 3.98g 59g Carambola
Fiber 2.8g 0.2g Carambola
Calcium 3mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 0.08mg 0.24mg White chocolate
Magnesium 10mg 12mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 12mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 133mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 2mg 90mg Carambola
Zinc 0.12mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.137mg 0.06mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg 0.008mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 61IU 30IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 34.4mg 0.5mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.017mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Folate 12µg 7µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 0.019g 19.412g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carambola White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Carambola
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.