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Cherry vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cherry and Carambola

  • Cherry has more Vitamin A RAE, while Carambola has more Vitamin C.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 27% more than Cherry.
  • Cherry contains 21 times more Vitamin A RAE than Carambola. While Cherry contains 64µg of Vitamin A RAE, Carambola contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Carambola is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cherries, sour, red, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains more Manganese +202.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains more Manganese +202.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Cherry
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Contains more Vitamin A +2003.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +244%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.367
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2003.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +244%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.367

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +81%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.04
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 91.38
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Carbs +81%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.04
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 3.93g Cherry
Protein 1g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.3g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 12.18g 6.73g Cherry
Calories 50kcal 31kcal Cherry
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 16mg 3mg Cherry
Iron 0.32mg 0.08mg Cherry
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 15mg 12mg Cherry
Potassium 173mg 133mg Cherry
Sodium 3mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.104mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.112mg 0.037mg Cherry
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 1283IU 61IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 3µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 10mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.014mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.016mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.367mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.017mg Cherry
Folate 8µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cherry
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
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.03g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry Carambola
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%
Cherry
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/nutrients
  2. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.