Sugar substitute vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sugar substitute and carambola different?
- Sugar substitute is higher in calcium; however, carambola is richer in copper, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 88% higher.
- Sugar substitute contains 286 times more sodium than carambola. While sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, carambola contains only 2mg.
Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Carambola, (starfruit), raw are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +29200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +241% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1857.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +388.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1159.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +675% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +899.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 879mg | 3mg | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 38% | |
| Carbs | 84.77g | 6.73g | 26% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 2mg | 25% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 31kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.137mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.391mg | 6% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 39mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.06g | 1.04g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 1% | |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 84.17g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins