Carambola vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between carambola and yam
- Carambola is higher in vitamin C; however, yam is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and fiber.
- Yam's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 21% higher.
- Carambola has 2 times more vitamin C than yam. While carambola has 34.4mg of vitamin C, yam has only 17.1mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Carambola, (starfruit), raw and Yam, raw.
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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 SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +513.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +575% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +358.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +973% |
| 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 | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1623.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +314.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.1% |
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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| 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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.293mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 816mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.397mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.112mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.73g | 27.88g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.54mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.1g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.178mg | 5% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 118kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.314mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.552mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.93g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.034mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)