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Ice pop vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ice pop and Carambola

  • Ice pop has more Iron, while Carambola has more Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 37% more than Ice pop.
  • Ice pop contains 7 times more Iron than Carambola. While Ice pop contains 0.54mg of Iron, Carambola contains only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Carambola is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frozen novelties, ice type, pop 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.
Ice pop
Ice pop
2
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8
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Iron +575%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +786.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Ice pop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Iron +575%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +786.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Ice pop
Ice pop
0
:
9
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Ice pop
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% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 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 +4814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice pop
Ice pop
1
:
4
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Carbs +185.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +37.5%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +1200%
Ice pop
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 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 +185.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +37.5%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +1200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice pop
Ice pop
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050%
Ice pop
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice pop Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 3.93g Ice pop
Protein 0g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.24g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 19.23g 6.73g Ice pop
Calories 79kcal 31kcal Ice pop
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
Sugar 13.66g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 0mg 3mg Carambola
Iron 0.54mg 0.08mg Ice pop
Magnesium 1mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 0mg 12mg Carambola
Potassium 15mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 7mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.15mg 0.12mg Ice pop
Copper 0mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 0.7mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.016mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 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 0.013g 0.019g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.03g Ice pop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice pop 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%
Ice pop
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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?
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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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.