Tomatillo vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tomatillos and carambola
- Tomatillos have more manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and iron; however, carambola has more vitamin C and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6651% higher.
Food types used in this article are Tomatillos, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +675% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +413413.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +404.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +229.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +194% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.04g
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Water
~91.38g
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Other
~0.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +416.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 0.037mg | 6651% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 34.4mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 0.367mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 0.391mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.017mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.014mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 0.184g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.02g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.84g | 6.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.94g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 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% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)