English muffin vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and carambola different?
- English muffins are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, folate, and zinc; however, carambola is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carambola is 38% higher.
- English muffins contain 232 times more sodium than carambola. While English muffins contain 464mg of sodium, carambola contains only 2mg.
- Carambola has a lower glycemic index (45) than English muffins (77).
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Carambola, (starfruit), raw are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1633.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1012.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +483.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1008.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +864.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 | +1192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +862.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +34300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +640.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +445.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +583.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +361.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +117.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 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 | +906.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 2mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.014mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.037mg | 14% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 1.04g | 13% |
| Carbs | 46g | 6.73g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.016mg | 11% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 31kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.367mg | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.184g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Potassium | 131mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 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
14%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.