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Chocolate ice cream vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate ice cream and carambola

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and vitamin A, while carambola is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Carambola covers your daily vitamin C needs 37% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Carambola is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than carambola (45).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.2%
Contains more IronIron +1062.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +791.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.137mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 ProteinProtein +265.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +319%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
Contains more WaterWater +64.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
8% 13% 79%
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 +10600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Carambola DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.7mg 34.4mg 37%
Saturated fat 6.8g 0.019g 31%
Fats 11g 0.33g 16%
Phosphorus 107mg 12mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.016mg 14%
Vitamin A 118µg 3µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 109mg 3mg 11%
Iron 0.93mg 0.08mg 11%
Calories 216kcal 31kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 0.03g 8%
Carbs 28.2g 6.73g 7%
Protein 3.8g 1.04g 6%
Fiber 1.2g 2.8g 6%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.12mg 4%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.017mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.391mg 3%
Choline 22.5mg 7.6mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg 3%
Potassium 249mg 133mg 3%
Sodium 76mg 2mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.184g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.014mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Folate 16µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.367mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 3.93g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 3.98g N/A
Copper 0.135mg 0.137mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Carambola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
13%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.