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Grenadine vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Grenadine and Carambola

  • Carambola is richer than Grenadine in Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Carambola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 38% more than Grenadine.
  • Grenadine has 12 times more Sugar than Carambola. Grenadine has 46.55g of Sugar, while Carambola has 3.98g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, grenadine 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.
Grenadine
Grenadine
2
:
7
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +375%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +426.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Grenadine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 4% 4% 9% 0% 4%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +375%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +426.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Grenadine
Grenadine
0
:
9
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Grenadine
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% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carambola
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grenadine
Grenadine
2
:
3
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Carbs +894.2%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +182%
Grenadine
67% 32%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.91 g
Water: 32.4 g
Other: 0.69 g
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Carbs +894.2%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +182%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grenadine Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 66.91g 3.93g Grenadine
Protein 0g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 66.91g 6.73g Grenadine
Calories 268kcal 31kcal Grenadine
Sugar 46.55g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 6mg 3mg Grenadine
Iron 0.05mg 0.08mg Carambola
Magnesium 4mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 4mg 12mg Carambola
Potassium 28mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 27mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.13mg 0.12mg Grenadine
Copper 0.026mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.016mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.017mg Carambola
Folate 0µg 12µg Carambola
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
Saturated Fat 0g 0.019g Grenadine
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Grenadine 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
0%
Grenadine
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Grenadine
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grenadine
Grenadine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grenadine
Grenadine is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Grenadine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168088/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.