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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.
  • Carambola has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of carambola is 45, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

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
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.1%
Contains more IronIron +2250%
Contains more ZincZinc +3616.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1466.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
10
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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1714.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +1132.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.15mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +29300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +720.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Carambola DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg 47%
Protein 24.52g 1.04g 47%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.019g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.12mg 39%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.367mg 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg 38%
Fats 20.94g 0.33g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 12mg 25%
Iron 1.88mg 0.08mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.03g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.016mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 7.6mg 16%
Calories 294kcal 31kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.184g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.017mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.014mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.391mg 5%
Potassium 310mg 133mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 72mg 2mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 10mg 3%
Carbs 0g 6.73g 2%
Folate 18µg 12µg 2%
Copper 0.119mg 0.137mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 3mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.93g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 3.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.037mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
13%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
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.