Chinese broccoli vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinese broccoli and carambola different?
- Chinese broccoli is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, calcium, vitamin B1, and iron; however, carambola is richer in copper and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese broccoli is 71% higher.
- Chinese broccoli contains 33 times more calcium than carambola. While chinese broccoli contains 100mg of calcium, carambola contains only 3mg.
- Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than carambola (45).
Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +613.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +2633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +578.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +812.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +725% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +232.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.04g
~equal in
Water
~91.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 0µg | 71% |
| Folate | 99µg | 12µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.016mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.037mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.137mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.014mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 34.4mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.159mg | 0.391mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 41mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Choline | 25.3mg | 7.6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.81g | 6.73g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.72g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.14g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.31g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.84g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
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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
40%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)