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Wasabi vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wasabi and Carambola

  • Wasabi is richer than Carambola in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Wasabi covers your daily Fiber needs 20% more than Carambola.
  • Wasabi has 43 times more Calcium than Carambola. Wasabi has 128mg of Calcium, while Carambola has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wasabi, root, 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 Calcium +4166.7%
Contains more Iron +1187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +590%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.7%
Contains more Potassium +327.1%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +956.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4166.7%
Contains more Iron +1187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +590%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.7%
Contains more Potassium +327.1%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +956.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%

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.
Wasabi
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Contains more Vitamin C +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +835.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1511.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 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 C +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +835.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1511.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +361.5%
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +249.8%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Contains more Water +32.2%
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +361.5%
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +249.8%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Contains more Water +32.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 3.93g Wasabi
Protein 4.8g 1.04g Wasabi
Fats 0.63g 0.33g Wasabi
Carbs 23.54g 6.73g Wasabi
Calories 109kcal 31kcal Wasabi
Sugar 3.98g Wasabi
Fiber 7.8g 2.8g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 3mg Wasabi
Iron 1.03mg 0.08mg Wasabi
Magnesium 69mg 10mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 80mg 12mg Wasabi
Potassium 568mg 133mg Wasabi
Sodium 17mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 1.62mg 0.12mg Wasabi
Copper 0.155mg 0.137mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.391mg 0.037mg Wasabi
Selenium 0.6µg Carambola
Vitamin A 35IU 61IU Carambola
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Carambola
Vitamin E 0.15mg Carambola
Vitamin C 41.9mg 34.4mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.014mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.016mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.367mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.017mg Wasabi
Folate 18µg 12µg Wasabi
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 0.019g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Carambola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g Carambola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wasabi 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
25%
Wasabi
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.