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Tarragon vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tarragon and Carambola

  • Tarragon is higher than Carambola in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 403% higher.
  • Tarragon has 380 times more Calcium than Carambola. While Tarragon has 1139mg of Calcium, Carambola has only 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, tarragon, dried 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 +37866.7%
Contains more Iron +40275%
Contains more Magnesium +3370%
Contains more Phosphorus +2508.3%
Contains more Potassium +2170.7%
Contains more Zinc +3150%
Contains more Copper +394.2%
Contains more Manganese +21432.4%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +37866.7%
Contains more Iron +40275%
Contains more Magnesium +3370%
Contains more Phosphorus +2508.3%
Contains more Potassium +2170.7%
Contains more Zinc +3150%
Contains more Copper +394.2%
Contains more Manganese +21432.4%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%

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 A +6785.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2338.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14076.5%
Contains more Folate +2183.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 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 A +6785.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2338.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14076.5%
Contains more Folate +2183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2089.4%
Contains more Fats +2093.9%
Contains more Carbs +646.2%
Contains more Other +2213.5%
Contains more Water +1080.6%
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 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 +2089.4%
Contains more Fats +2093.9%
Contains more Carbs +646.2%
Contains more Other +2213.5%
Contains more Water +1080.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1909.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1909.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tarragon Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 42.82g 3.93g Tarragon
Protein 22.77g 1.04g Tarragon
Fats 7.24g 0.33g Tarragon
Carbs 50.22g 6.73g Tarragon
Calories 295kcal 31kcal Tarragon
Sugar 3.98g Tarragon
Fiber 7.4g 2.8g Tarragon
Calcium 1139mg 3mg Tarragon
Iron 32.3mg 0.08mg Tarragon
Magnesium 347mg 10mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 313mg 12mg Tarragon
Potassium 3020mg 133mg Tarragon
Sodium 62mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 3.9mg 0.12mg Tarragon
Copper 0.677mg 0.137mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg 0.037mg Tarragon
Selenium 4.4µg 0.6µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 4200IU 61IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 3µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 50mg 34.4mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 0.014mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 0.016mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 0.367mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 0.017mg Tarragon
Folate 274µg 12µg Tarragon
Tryptophan 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 1.881g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.474g 0.03g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 0.184g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tarragon 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
143%
Tarragon
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
360%
Tarragon
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.