Elderberry vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are elderberries and carambola different?
- Elderberries are richer in iron, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, while carambola is higher in copper and vitamin B5.
- Elderberries cover your daily need for iron, 19% more than carambola.
- Elderberries contain 14 times more vitamin B6 than carambola. Elderberries contain 0.23mg of vitamin B6, while carambola contains 0.017mg.
Elderberries, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +1166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.66 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
18.4 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.247 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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.08mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 2.8g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.017mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.137mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.391mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.014mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.4g | 6.73g | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 31kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 34.4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.66g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.4g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.023g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.247g | 0.184g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.06mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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