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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed

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

2.2 Carbs

13.81 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.2 Fiber

2.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.4 Sugar

10.00 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.30 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.8 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.10 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.5.2 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.5.3 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.5.5 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

4.60 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.6.2 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.7.1 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.20 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.8.1 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

3.2.1 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

29.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

3.2.2 Choline

3.40 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

3.4 Fat

0.20 g0.33 g

0 33.49

3.6 Minerals

3.6.1 Potassium

107.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

3.7.1 Iron

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

3.7.2 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

3.7.3 Calcium

6.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

3.8.1 Magnesium

5.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

3.9.2 Zinc

0.00 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

3.9.4 Phosphorus

11.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

3.9.5 Manganese

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

3.9.7 Copper

0.00 mg0.14 mg

0 2

4.12.3 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

4.13 Fatty Acids

4.13.1 Omega 3s

9.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

7.11.1 Omega 6s

43.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

7.12 Sterol

7.12.1 Phytosterol

12.00 mgNA

0 87

7.13 Water Content

85.60 g91.38 g

0 95.23

7.14 Ash

0.20 g0.52 g

0 87.1

8 Calories

8.1 Serving Size

100 g

8.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

52.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

8.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

48.00 kcalNA

12 354

8.4 Calories in Frozen Form

48.00 kcalNA

0 187

8.5 Calories in Dried Form

243.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

8.6 Calories in Canned Form

67.00 kcalNA

17 443

8.7 Calories in Foods

8.7.1 Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

8.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcalNA

49 420

8.7.3 Calories in Pie

265.00 kcalNA

80 450

9 Characteristics

9.1 Type

Tree fruit

9.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

9.3 Varieties

Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

9.4 Seedless Variety

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9.5 Color

Green, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

9.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

9.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

9.8 Texture

Crunchy

Crispy

9.9 Taste

Sweet, Sweet-Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

9.10 Origin

Central Asia, Middle East Asia

Sri Lanka

9.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

9.12 Cultivation

9.12.1 Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Well-drained

9.12.2 Soil pH

6-74.5-7

3.5 10

9.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Moist, Warm to hot climate

10 Facts

10.1 Facts about

Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.

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.

10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

10.2.1 Wine

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10.2.2 Beer

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10.2.3 Spirits

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10.2.4 Cocktails

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10.3 Production

10.3.1 Top Producer

China

Taiwan

10.3.2 Other Countries

Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

10.3.3 Top Importer

Russia

Europe

10.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Malaysia

11 Scientific Name

11.1 Botanical Name

Malus Domestica

Averrhoa carambola

11.2 Synonym

Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus

Not Available

12 Classification

12.1 Domain

Eukarya

12.2 Kingdom

Plantae

12.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

12.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

12.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

12.6 Subclass

Rosidae

12.7 Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

12.8 Family

Rosaceae

Oxalidaceae

12.9 Genus

Malus

Averrhoa

12.10 Species

M. domestica

A. carambola

12.11 Generic Group

Rose

Not Available

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Difference Between Apple and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apple and Carambola with peel is 52.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apple 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 Apple and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Apple belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.