Carambola

American Persimmon

Carambola and American Persimmon

Carambola

American Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

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

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.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g33.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.02

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg66.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg310.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg2.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg27.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mgNA

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g64.40 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.90 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal127.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal276.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA257.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Eastern United States

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

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'.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Taiwan

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Diospyros virginiana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Diospyros

7.10 Species

A. carambola

D. virginiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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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 Facts 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 31.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available 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 Oxalidales and Ericales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.