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Walnut oil vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Walnut oil and Carambola different?

  • Walnut oil is richer in Vitamin K, while Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Walnut oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Carambola.
  • Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oil, walnut and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types were 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.
Walnut oil
Walnut oil
1
:
9
Carambola
Carambola
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Walnut oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Walnut oil
Walnut oil
2
:
8
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Walnut oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
Carambola
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 E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut oil
Walnut oil
1
:
4
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Fats +30203%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Walnut oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Fats +30203%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut oil
Walnut oil
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34302.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Walnut oil
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34302.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 0g 1.04g Carambola
Fats 100g 0.33g Walnut oil
Carbs 0g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 884kcal 31kcal Walnut oil
Sugar 0g 3.98g Walnut oil
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 0mg 3mg Carambola
Iron 0mg 0.08mg Carambola
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 0mg 12mg Carambola
Potassium 0mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 0mg 2mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0mg 0.12mg Carambola
Copper 0mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 0IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.15mg Walnut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Carambola
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.016mg Carambola
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.017mg Carambola
Folate 0µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin K 15µg 0µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.008mg Carambola
Threonine 0mg 0.044mg Carambola
Isoleucine 0mg 0.044mg Carambola
Leucine 0mg 0.077mg Carambola
Lysine 0mg 0.077mg Carambola
Methionine 0mg 0.021mg Carambola
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.037mg Carambola
Valine 0mg 0.05mg Carambola
Histidine 0mg 0.008mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 9.1g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 22.8g 0.03g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 0.184g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil 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
4%
Walnut oil
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola
Carambola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.