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Tamarind vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamarind and Carambola

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 35% more.
  • Tamarind contains 35 times more Iron than Carambola. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of Iron, while Carambola contains 0.08mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.2%
Contains more IronIron +3400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +841.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 115% 3.7% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +882.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 ProteinProtein +169.2%
Contains more FatsFats +81.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +828.7%
Contains more OtherOther +419.2%
Contains more WaterWater +191%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +503.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Carambola Opinion
Calories 239kcal 31kcal Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.04g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.33g Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 34.4mg Carambola
Net carbs 57.4g 3.93g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 6.73g Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 3mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 133mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.08mg Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g 3.98g Carambola
Fiber 5.1g 2.8g Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.137mg Carambola
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Carambola
Phosphorus 113mg 12mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 2mg Carambola
Vitamin A 30IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.15mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.014mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.016mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.367mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.017mg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 12µg Tamarind
Choline 8.6mg 7.6mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 0.03g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.184g Carambola
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.008mg Tamarind
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.139mg 0.077mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Carambola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Tamarind
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.253g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.