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Potato vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato and Carambola

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 22% more.
  • Potato contains 10 times more Iron than Carambola. Potato contains 0.81mg of Iron, while Carambola contains 0.08mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 +300%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +219.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +440.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +219.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Manganese +440.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Potato
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1652.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 B1 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1652.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Contains more Other +115.4%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Water +15.3%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +97.1%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Contains more Other +115.4%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Water +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.1%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 3.93g Potato
Protein 2.05g 1.04g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0.33g Carambola
Carbs 17.49g 6.73g Potato
Calories 77kcal 31kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 3.98g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 12mg 3mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.08mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 12mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 133mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.3mg 0.12mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.2mg 0.037mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 2IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 19.7mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.014mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.016mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.367mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.017mg Potato
Folate 15µg 12µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.008mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg 0.044mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.044mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg 0.077mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg 0.077mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg 0.021mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.037mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg 0.05mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg 0.008mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
18%
Potato
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.