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Pimiento vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pimiento and Carambola

  • Pimiento has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, while Carambola has more Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pimiento covers your daily need of Vitamin C 56% more than Carambola.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pimento, canned 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.
Pimiento
Pimiento
6
:
4
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +179.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +179.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Pimiento
Pimiento
8
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin A +4252.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3810%
Contains more Folate +100%
Pimiento
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
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 A +4252.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3810%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
2
:
3
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Protein - 1.04
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 91.38
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Protein - 1.04
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 91.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pimiento
Pimiento
0
:
3
Carambola
Carambola
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pimiento Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 1.1g 1.04g Pimiento
Fats 0.3g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 5.1g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 23kcal 31kcal Carambola
Sugar 2.71g 3.98g Pimiento
Fiber 1.9g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 6mg 3mg Pimiento
Iron 1.68mg 0.08mg Pimiento
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 17mg 12mg Pimiento
Potassium 158mg 133mg Pimiento
Sodium 14mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.19mg 0.12mg Pimiento
Copper 0.049mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.092mg 0.037mg Pimiento
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 2655IU 61IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 133µg 3µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.15mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 84.9mg 34.4mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.014mg Pimiento
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.016mg Pimiento
Vitamin B3 0.615mg 0.367mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.017mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin K 8.3µg 0µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.008mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.058mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.049mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.013mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.034mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.046mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.022mg 0.008mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pimiento 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
47%
Pimiento
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pimiento
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pimiento
Pimiento is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pimiento
Pimiento is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
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)

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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.