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American Persimmon and Carambola

American Persimmon
Carambola
Carambola and American Persimmon


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension  
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation  
-  
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation  
Nausea, Vomiting  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
No  
Yes  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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.  
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  
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Carbs
33.50 g  
5
6.73 g  
99+
Fiber
3.60 g  
17
2.80 g  
23
Sugar
12.50 g  
20
3.98 g  
99+
Protein
0.80 g  
37
1.04 g  
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02  
26
0.15  
11
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg  
9
3.00 mcg  
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
31
0.01 mg  
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.02 mg  
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
-  
0.37 mg  
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-  
0.39 mg  
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg  
15
0.02 mg  
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg  
27
12.00 mcg  
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
66.00 mg  
10
34.40 mg  
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
-  
0.15 mg  
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
-  
0.00 mcg  
99+
Lycopene
-  
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-  
66.00 mcg  
24
Choline
8.60 mg  
10
7.60 mg  
16
Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.33 g  
25
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
310.00 mg  
19
133.00 mg  
99+
Iron
2.50 mg  
3
0.08 mg  
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
2.00 mg  
18
Calcium
27.00 mg  
16
3.00 mg  
99+
Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
10.00 mg  
25
Zinc
0.11 mg  
22
0.12 mg  
21
Phosphorus
26.00 mg  
20
12.00 mg  
34
Manganese
0.36 mg  
15
0.04 mg  
99+
Copper
0.11 mg  
17
0.14 mg  
13
Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
0.60 mcg  
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
-  
27.00 mg  
24
Omega 6s
20.00 mg  
99+
157.00 mg  
13
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
16.00 mg  
12
10.00 mg  
18
Water Content
64.40 g  
99+
91.38 g  
8
Ash
0.90 g  
11
0.52 g  
25
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal  
7
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
70.00 kcal  
19
28.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
-  
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
276.00 kcal  
30
300.00 kcal  
23
Calories in Canned Form
-  
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal  
99+
50.00 kcal  
31
Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal  
6
200.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal  
35
230.00 kcal  
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit  
Tree fruit  
Season
Autumn, Winter  
Autumn, Spring, Summer  
Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis  
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung  
Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow  
Golden yellow, Green  
Inside Color
Yellow  
Yellowish Green  
Shape
Round  
Oval and Star(Cross section)  
Texture
Juicy  
Crispy  
Taste
Sweet  
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet  
Origin
Eastern United States  
Sri Lanka  
Grows on
Trees  
-  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Loam, Well-drained  
Soil pH
6.5-7.5  
4.5-7  
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny  
Moist, Warm to hot climate  
Facts
Facts about
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
  
  • 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No  
Yes  
Beer
No  
No  
Spirits
No  
No  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China  
Taiwan  
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan  
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America  
Top Importer
United States of America  
Europe  
Top Exporter
United States of America  
Malaysia  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana  
Averrhoa carambola  
Synonym
Diospyros virginiana  
Averrhoa carambola  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  
Order
Ericales  
Oxalidales  
Family
Ebenaceae  
Oxalidaceae  
Genus
Diospyros  
Averrhoa  
Species
D. virginiana  
A. carambola  
Generic Group
-  
-  
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Difference Between American Persimmon and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Carambola with peel is 127.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Carambola belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Carambola is Ericales and Oxalidales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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