Apricot and Carambola

Apricot

Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

Carbs

11.00 g

99+

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

2.00 g

2.80 g

Sugar

9.00 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

1.40 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.13

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

96.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.24 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.89 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.30 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

89.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

2.80 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.40 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

259.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.40 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

13.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.20 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

23.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.08 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.08 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.10 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

77.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

18.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

86.35 g

91.38 g

Ash

0.75 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

265.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-8

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

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

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Taiwan

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

France

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

Family

Rosaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Prunus

Averrhoa

Species

P. armeniaca

A. carambola

Generic Group

Rose

Not Available

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Difference Between Apricot and Carambola

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

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