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Dashi vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dashi and Carambola

  • Dashi is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, and Calcium, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Dashi's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Dashi has 534 times more Sodium than Carambola. While Dashi has 1067mg of Sodium, Carambola has only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry 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 +6133.3%
Contains more Iron +1187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +1283.3%
Contains more Potassium +132.3%
Contains more Selenium +4500%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +6133.3%
Contains more Iron +1187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +1283.3%
Contains more Potassium +132.3%
Contains more Selenium +4500%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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.
Dashi
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +719.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3027.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
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 +719.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3027.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1505.8%
Contains more Fats +4109.1%
Contains more Carbs +864%
Contains more Other +328.8%
Contains more Water +3873%
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 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 Protein +1505.8%
Contains more Fats +4109.1%
Contains more Carbs +864%
Contains more Other +328.8%
Contains more Water +3873%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2337.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17783.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2337.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 3.93g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 1.04g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.33g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 6.73g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 31kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 0.2g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 187mg 3mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 0.08mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg 10mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 12mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 133mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.09mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 27.6µg 0.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 61IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 3µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.15mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.014mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.016mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.367mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.017mg Dashi
Folate 21µg 12µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0µg Dashi
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
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.03g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.184g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi 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
38%
Dashi
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1065mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.414g)

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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.