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Ladyfinger vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ladyfinger and Carambola

  • Ladyfinger has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, while Carambola has more Vitamin C.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need of Cholesterol 74% more than Carambola.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Carambola is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more IronIron +4375%
Contains more ZincZinc +850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1341.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +548.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 33% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 115% 3.7% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +811.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +919.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2657.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +787.1%
Contains more OtherOther +111.5%
Contains more WaterWater +368.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
8% 13% 79%
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 +12383.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +673.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Carambola Opinion
Calories 363kcal 31kcal Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 1.04g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 0.33g Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Net carbs 58.7g 3.93g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 6.73g Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Carambola
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Ladyfinger
Calcium 47mg 3mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 133mg Carambola
Iron 3.58mg 0.08mg Ladyfinger
Sugar 3.98g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 2.8g Carambola
Copper 0.095mg 0.137mg Carambola
Zinc 1.14mg 0.12mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg 12mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 2mg Carambola
Vitamin A 556IU 61IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 3µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Manganese 0.24mg 0.037mg Ladyfinger
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.014mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.016mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 0.367mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.391mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.017mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg 12µg Ladyfinger
Choline 7.6mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 3.022g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 0.03g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.184g Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.008mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg 0.044mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.044mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg 0.077mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg 0.077mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg 0.021mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.037mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg 0.05mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg 0.008mg Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger Carambola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Ladyfinger
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.003g)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.