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Lamb vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb and Carambola

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
3
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +2250%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +1466.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains more Zinc +3616.7%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +2250%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +1466.7%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains more Zinc +3616.7%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
9
:
3
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1714.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +664.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15
Lamb
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% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1714.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +664.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Protein +2257.7%
Contains more Fats +6245.5%
Contains more Other +57.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +2257.7%
Contains more Fats +6245.5%
Contains more Other +57.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 24.52g 1.04g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.33g Lamb
Carbs 0g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 294kcal 31kcal Lamb
Sugar 0g 3.98g Lamb
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 17mg 3mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.08mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 12mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 133mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 4.46mg 0.12mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.022mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.014mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.016mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.367mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.391mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.017mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 12µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.008mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.044mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.044mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.077mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.077mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.021mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.037mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.05mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.008mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.03g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.184g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.811g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.