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Sapodilla vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sapodilla and Carambola

  • Sapodilla has more Fiber, and Iron, while Carambola has more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Carambola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 22% more than Sapodilla.
  • Sapodilla contains 10 times more Iron than Carambola. While Sapodilla contains 0.8mg of Iron, Carambola contains only 0.08mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sapodilla, 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 +600%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 6% 18% 2% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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 B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 61
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 49% 0% 5% 4% 16% 9% 11% 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 B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +134%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +196.6%
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - 0.52
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 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 Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +196.6%
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - 0.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1636.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1572.7%
27% 72%
Saturated Fat: 0.194 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1636.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1572.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sapodilla Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 14.66g 3.93g Sapodilla
Protein 0.44g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 1.1g 0.33g Sapodilla
Carbs 19.96g 6.73g Sapodilla
Calories 83kcal 31kcal Sapodilla
Sugar 3.98g Sapodilla
Fiber 5.3g 2.8g Sapodilla
Calcium 21mg 3mg Sapodilla
Iron 0.8mg 0.08mg Sapodilla
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Sapodilla
Phosphorus 12mg 12mg
Potassium 193mg 133mg Sapodilla
Sodium 12mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0.086mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 60IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 14.7mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.016mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.017mg Sapodilla
Folate 14µg 12µg Sapodilla
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.012mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.024mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.039mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.003mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.016mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.016mg 0.008mg Sapodilla
Saturated Fat 0.194g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.521g 0.03g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sapodilla 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
8%
Sapodilla
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Sapodilla
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.