Avocado and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
1.00 g
99+
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
6.70 g
5
2.80 g
22
Sugar
0.70 g
99+
3.98 g
99+
Protein
2.00 g
10
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.24
4
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
29
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.70 mg
3
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.40 mg
1
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.30 mg
4
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
81.00 mcg
1
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.10 mg
2
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
21.00 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
271.00 mcg
4
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
14.20 mg
1
7.60 mg
13
Fat
14.70 g
3
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
485.00 mg
7
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.50 mg
24
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
29.00 mg
6
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.60 mg
4
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
52.00 mg
6
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.20 mg
8
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
236.00 mg
2
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
1,689.00 mg
1
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Phytosterol
87.00 mg
1
Not Available
Water Content
73.20 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal
3
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
172.40 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
686.40 kcal
2
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal
2
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark green
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Buttery
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
- 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
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Mexico
Taiwan
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Oxalidales
Family
Lauraceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Persea
Averrhoa
Species
P. Americana
A. carambola
Generic Group
Laurel
Not Available
Difference Between Avocado and Carambola
We might think that Avocado and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Carambola with peel is 160.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Carambola is Laurales and Oxalidales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
