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Orange vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange and Carambola

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, while Carambola is higher in Copper.
  • Orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 21% more than Carambola.
  • Orange has 13 times more Calcium than Carambola. Orange has 40mg of Calcium, while Carambola has 3mg.
  • Carambola is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +204.4%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +204.4%
Contains more Manganese +48%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
Orange
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
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 A +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Equal in Water - 91.38
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 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 Carbs +74.6%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 3.93g Orange
Protein 0.94g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 0.12g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 11.75g 6.73g Orange
Calories 47kcal 31kcal Orange
Sugar 9.35g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 2.4g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 40mg 3mg Orange
Iron 0.1mg 0.08mg Orange
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 14mg 12mg Orange
Potassium 181mg 133mg Orange
Sodium 0mg 2mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.045mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.025mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 225IU 61IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 3µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.15mg Orange
Vitamin C 53.2mg 34.4mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.014mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.016mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.017mg Orange
Folate 30µg 12µg Orange
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.008mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.023mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.047mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.02mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.04mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.018mg 0.008mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.019g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange Carambola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Orange
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.37g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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.

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.