Crouton vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between crouton and carambola
- Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, carambola is richer in vitamin C.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% more.
- Crouton contains 349 times more sodium than carambola. Crouton contains 698mg of sodium, while carambola contains 2mg.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of carambola is 45.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +210% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +641.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +858.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1251.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +4350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1382% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1044.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +992.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +380.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1561.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10096.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +591.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 0.6µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.014mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.08mg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.367mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 2mg | 30% |
| Folate | 132µg | 12µg | 30% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 6.73g | 22% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 1.04g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.016mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.037mg | 20% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 31kcal | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 12mg | 15% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 0.33g | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.8g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0.03g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.184g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.019g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.