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Carambola and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Nausea, Vomiting
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
 
100 g
6.73 g
2.80 g
3.98 g
1.04 g
0.15
3.00 mcg
0.01 mg
0.02 mg
0.37 mg
0.39 mg
0.02 mg
12.00 mcg
34.40 mg
0.15 mg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
66.00 mcg
7.60 mg
0.33 g
133.00 mg
0.08 mg
2.00 mg
3.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.12 mg
12.00 mg
0.04 mg
0.14 mg
0.60 mcg
27.00 mg
157.00 mg
10.00 mg
91.38 g
0.52 g
 
100 g
31.00 kcal
28.00 kcal
31.00 kcal
300.00 kcal
31.00 kcal
50.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
230.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Autumn, Spring, Summer
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Golden yellow, Green
Yellowish Green
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Crispy
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sri Lanka
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Loam, Well-drained
4.5-7
Moist, Warm to hot climate
 
  • 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.
Taiwan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Europe
Malaysia
 
Averrhoa carambola
Averrhoa carambola
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Oxalidales
Oxalidaceae
Averrhoa
A. carambola
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Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Along with meal, 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.
 
100 g
33.50 g
3.60 g
12.50 g
0.80 g
0.02
81.00 mcg
0.03 mg
0.01 mg
-
-
0.10 mg
8.00 mcg
66.00 mg
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-
-
-
8.60 mg
0.40 g
310.00 mg
2.50 mg
1.00 mg
27.00 mg
9.00 mg
0.11 mg
26.00 mg
0.36 mg
0.11 mg
0.20 mcg
-
20.00 mg
16.00 mg
64.40 g
0.90 g
 
100 g
127.00 kcal
70.00 kcal
-
276.00 kcal
-
25.00 kcal
345.00 kcal
257.00 kcal
 
Berry, Tree fruit
Autumn, Winter
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Orange, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Round
Juicy
Sweet
Eastern United States
Trees
Sandy loam, Well-drained
6.5-7.5
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
 
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
China
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
United States of America
United States of America
 
Diospyros virginiana
Diospyros virginiana
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Dillenhidae
Ericales
Ebenaceae
Diospyros
D. virginiana
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Difference Between Carambola and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and American Persimmon with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Carambola and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and American Persimmon is and respectively. Carambola belongs to family and American Persimmon belongs to family. Carambola belongs to genus of species and American Persimmon belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.