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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Dark green
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Buttery
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Averrhoa carambola
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Oxalidales
Family
Lauraceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
P. Americana
A. carambola
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 160.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Avocado 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 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.