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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
12.14 g
Rank: 40 (Overall)
6.73 g
Rank: 67 (Overall)
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
1.70 g
Rank: 29 (Overall)
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
3.98 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
0.40 g
Rank: 50 (Overall)
1.04 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.03
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0.15
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Apple
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1.5 Vitamins
1.5.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
76.00 mcg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.2.1 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.02 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0.01 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Apple
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2.2.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.02 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0.02 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
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2.2.5 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
0.18 mg
Rank: 56 (Overall)
0.37 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.3.1 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.39 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Lychee
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2.3.3 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.10 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0.02 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.4 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
14.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
12.00 mcg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.2 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
34.40 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.4 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.6 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
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2.4.8 Lycopene
Guava
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.10 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
66.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.11 Choline
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.20 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0.33 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
266.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
133.00 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.3 Iron
Gojiberry
0.28 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0.08 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.5 Sodium
Olive
1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.7 Calcium
Gojiberry
16.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
3.00 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.8 Magnesium
Tamarind
13.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.10 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.05 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0.12 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
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2.6.12 Phosphorus
Coconut
27.00 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.14 Manganese
Bilberry
0.15 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.04 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Apple
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2.7.1 Copper
Gojiberry
0.04 mg
Rank: 46 (Overall)
0.14 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Apple
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2.8.2 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple
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2.9 Fatty Acids
2.9.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
13.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
27.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
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2.9.3 Omega 6s
Avocado
77.00 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
157.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.10 Sterol
2.10.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
2.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.11 Water Content
Cucumber
86.73 g
Rank: 29 (Overall)
91.38 g
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.12 Ash
Bilberry
0.50 g
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0.52 g
Rank: 24 (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
47.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
31.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (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)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
300.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
67.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.8.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Clementine
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3.8.4 Calories in Pie
Fig
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
4.4 Seedless Variety
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Orange, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
4.6 Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
4.7 Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Crispy
4.9 Taste
Sweet, Tart
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
China
Sri Lanka
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Not Available
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5.5-6.5
4.5-7
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
  • 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.
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
Japan
Taiwan
5.3.2 Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
China
Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
Malaysia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Averrhoa carambola
6.2 Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
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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
Rosidae
7.8 Order
Rosales
Oxalidales
7.9 Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
7.10 Genus
Eriobotrya
Averrhoa
7.11 Species
E. japonica
A. carambola
7.12 Generic Group
Rose
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Difference Between Loquat and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Carambola with peel is 47.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Carambola 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 Loquat and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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