Banana and Carambola

Banana

Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

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

22.80 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

2.60 g

2.80 g

Sugar

12.20 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

1.10 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

9.80 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

358.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.30 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

5.00 mg

99+

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

27.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.20 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

22.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.30 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.10 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

1.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

46.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

36.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

74.90 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

0.80 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

Shape

Curving Cylinder

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Papua New Guinea

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

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

India

Taiwan

Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

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

Top Importer

Europe

Top Exporter

Ecuador

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Liliidae

Rosidae

Order

Zingiberales

Oxalidales

Family

Musaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Musa

Averrhoa

Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

A. carambola

Generic Group

Banana

Not Available

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Difference Between Banana and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Carambola with peel is 95.29 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana 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 Banana and Carambola is Zingiberales and Oxalidales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.