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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.6.2 Lactating Women
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
6.73 g
Rank: 67 (Overall)
19.20 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
2.90 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
3.98 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
16.30 g
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
1.04 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.80 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.15
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.04
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
7.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.01 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0.06 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.02 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
0.37 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0.40 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
0.39 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0.30 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.02 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
0.11 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
12.00 mcg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
6.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
34.40 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
2.00 mg
Rank: 69 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0.11 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
4.70 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Orange
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
66.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
9.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
4.70 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.33 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0.30 g
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
133.00 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
232.00 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
0.08 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
0.37 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
3.00 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
35.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
17.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.12 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.15 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
14.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
0.04 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
0.13 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.14 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0.07 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.20 mcg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
27.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
157.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
144.00 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
31.00 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
91.38 g
Rank: 7 (Overall)
79.11 g
Rank: 60 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.52 g
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0.66 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin
31.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (Overall)
74.00 kcal
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
71.42 kcal
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
300.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
249.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
69.00 kcal
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
65.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
360.00 kcal
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
450.00 kcal
Rank: 1 (Overall)
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Winter
4.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
4.4 Seedless Variety
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Golden yellow, Green
Green, Purple, Red
4.6 Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Pink
4.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Conical
4.8 Texture
Crispy
Fleshy
4.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
4.10 Origin
Sri Lanka
Western Asia
4.11 Grows on
Not Available
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.5-7
5-7
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Dry, Warm
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
  • It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
  • Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
  • 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Taiwan
Turkey
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
France
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Malaysia
Turkey
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Ficus carica
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
7.7 Order
Oxalidales
Rosales
7.8 Family
Oxalidaceae
Moraceae
7.9 Genus
Averrhoa
Ficus
7.10 Species
A. carambola
Ficus carica
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Mulberry

Difference Between Carambola and Fig

We might think that Carambola and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Fig is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Fig with peel is 31.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Fig belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Fig is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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