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Marble cake vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Marble cake and Carambola?

  • Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Folate, yet Carambola is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Carambola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 38% more.
  • Marble cake has 260 times more Sodium than Carambola. While Marble cake has 519mg of Sodium, Carambola has only 2mg.

We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Contains more Calcium +2433.3%
Contains more Iron +1925%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +2191.7%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +275.7%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Copper - 0.137
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2433.3%
Contains more Iron +1925%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +2191.7%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +275.7%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Copper - 0.137

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
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 E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +226.9%
Contains more Fats +3445.5%
Contains more Carbs +1081.3%
Contains more Other +342.3%
Contains more Water +2847.7%
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 Protein +226.9%
Contains more Fats +3445.5%
Contains more Carbs +1081.3%
Contains more Other +342.3%
Contains more Water +2847.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1953.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1953.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 3.93g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 1.04g Marble cake
Fats 11.7g 0.33g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 6.73g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 31kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 2.9g 2.8g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 3mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 0.08mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 275mg 12mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 519mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.35mg 0.12mg Marble cake
Copper 0.135mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.139mg 0.037mg Marble cake
Selenium 2.6µg 0.6µg Marble cake
Vitamin A 2IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.15mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.014mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.016mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 0.367mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.017mg Marble cake
Folate 36µg 12µg Marble cake
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.008mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.105mg 0.044mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.044mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.22mg 0.077mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.133mg 0.077mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.049mg 0.021mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.037mg Marble cake
Valine 0.164mg 0.05mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.065mg 0.008mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 0.03g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.184g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.431g)
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. 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.