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Chewing gum vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chewing gum and Carambola

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B5 in Carambola is higher than in Chewing gum.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 38% more than Chewing gum.
  • Chewing gum contains 17 times more Sugar than Carambola. While Chewing gum contains 66.08g of Sugar, Carambola contains only 3.98g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chewing gum 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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
8
Carambola
Carambola
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6550%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6550%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
0
:
9
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
Chewing gum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
4
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Carbs +1336.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +3414.6%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Carambola
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 +1336.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +3414.6%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Fats - 0.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chewing gum Carambola
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chewing gum Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 94.3g 3.93g Chewing gum
Protein 0g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.3g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 96.7g 6.73g Chewing gum
Calories 360kcal 31kcal Chewing gum
Sugar 66.08g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 2.4g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 0mg 3mg Carambola
Iron 0mg 0.08mg Carambola
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 0mg 12mg Carambola
Potassium 2mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 1mg 2mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.016mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.017mg Carambola
Folate 0µg 12µg Carambola
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 0.042g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 0.03g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chewing gum 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
0%
Chewing gum
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Chewing gum
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.