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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
1.5 Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
16.53 g
Rank: 19 (Overall)
6.73 g
Rank: 67 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
1.30 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
15.23 g
Rank: 8 (Overall)
3.98 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
0.83 g
Rank: 35 (Overall)
1.04 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.05
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.15
Rank: 11 (Overall)
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
0.00 mcg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.01 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0.01 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.07 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0.02 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
0.60 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0.37 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
0.00 mg
Rank: 58 (Overall)
0.39 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.10 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0.02 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
14.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
12.00 mcg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
71.50 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
34.40 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
0.07 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
0.40 mcg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (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..
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
66.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
7.10 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.44 g
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0.33 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
171.00 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
133.00 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
0.13 mg
Rank: 50 (Overall)
0.08 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
5.00 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
3.00 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.07 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0.12 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
31.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
0.06 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
0.04 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.15 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.14 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
65.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
27.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
67.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
157.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
81.76 g
Rank: 52 (Overall)
91.38 g
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.44 g
Rank: 30 (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
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
31.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
66.00 kcal
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
77.73 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
277.00 kcal
Rank: 21 (Overall)
300.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
91.00 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
260.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
280.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
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
Bright red, Pink red
Golden yellow, Green
4.6 Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellowish Green
4.7 Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
4.8 Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
4.9 Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Sri Lanka
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Not Available
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5.5-6.5
4.5-7
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Moist, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
  • This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
  • This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
  • 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
China
Taiwan
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Hong Kong
Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
China
Malaysia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Averrhoa carambola
6.2 Synonym
Nephelium litchi
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
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
7.8 Family
Sapindaceae
Oxalidaceae
7.9 Genus
Litchi
Averrhoa
7.10 Species
L. chinensis
A. carambola
7.11 Generic Group
Soapberry
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Difference Between Lychee and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee 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 Lychee and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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