Wafer vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wafer and carambola?
- Wafer is higher in iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet carambola is higher in vitamin C.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for iron is 49% more.
- Wafer has 290 times more sodium than carambola. While wafer has 580mg of sodium, carambola has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of carambola is lower.
We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +430% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +933.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4912.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +238% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +808.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1781.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +850% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +678.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +291.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +534.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4203% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +980.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1930.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16116.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2157.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.08mg | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.137mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.037mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.184g | 26% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 2mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 6.73g | 22% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 0.33g | 21% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 31kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.019g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.016mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.014mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 0.367mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.03g | 12% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 1.04g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Folate | 47µg | 12µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.017mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 133mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)