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Daikon vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Daikon and Carambola

  • Carambola is richer than Daikon in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Carambola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 14% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon has 9 times more Calcium than Carambola. Daikon has 27mg of Calcium, while Carambola has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Radishes, oriental, 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 +800%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +19.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +19.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037

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.
Daikon
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.3%
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% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
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 B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Equal in Water - 91.38
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 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 Other +11.5%
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.9%
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Daikon Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 0.6g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.1g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 4.1g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 18kcal 31kcal Carambola
Sugar 2.5g 3.98g Daikon
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 27mg 3mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.08mg Daikon
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Daikon
Phosphorus 23mg 12mg Daikon
Potassium 227mg 133mg Daikon
Sodium 21mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.15mg 0.12mg Daikon
Copper 0.115mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.038mg 0.037mg Daikon
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Daikon
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 22mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg Daikon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.016mg Daikon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.138mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.017mg Daikon
Folate 28µg 12µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.025mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.026mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.031mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.03mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.006mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.028mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.011mg 0.008mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.045g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Daikon 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
11%
Daikon
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Daikon
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Daikon
Daikon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
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.

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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.