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Fruit preserves vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruit preserves and Carambola?

  • Fruit preserves are higher in Iron, yet Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% more.
  • Fruit preserves have 12 times more Sugar than Carambola. While Fruit preserves have 48.5g of Sugar, Carambola has only 3.98g.

We used Jams and preserves and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types 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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
5
:
5
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +37%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +37%
Equal in Manganese - 0.037

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
3
:
6
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +919.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1855%
Equal in Folate - 12
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 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 B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +919.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1855%
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
4
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Carbs +923.2%
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +371.4%
Contains more Water +199.9%
Contains more Other +126.1%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 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 +923.2%
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +371.4%
Contains more Water +199.9%
Contains more Other +126.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 3.93g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.37g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.07g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 68.86g 6.73g Fruit preserves
Calories 278kcal 31kcal Fruit preserves
Sugar 48.5g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 20mg 3mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.49mg 0.08mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 19mg 12mg Fruit preserves
Potassium 77mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 32mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.06mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.1mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.04mg 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 2µg 0.6µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 8.8mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.016mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Folate 11µg 12µg Carambola
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.008mg
Threonine 0.023mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.037mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.03mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.001mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.021mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.014mg 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.019g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 0.03g Fruit preserves
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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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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.
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.

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.