Carambola and American Persimmon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
33.50 g
5
Fiber
2.80 g
22
Not Available
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
1.04 g
23
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
66.00 mg
10
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg
21
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
310.00 mg
19
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
2.50 mg
3
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
Not Available
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
Not Available
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.14 mg
13
Not Available
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
Not Available
Omega 6s
157.00 mg
13
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
91.38 g
7
64.40 g
99+
Ash
0.52 g
24
0.90 g
11
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal
37
127.00 kcal
4
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
276.00 kcal
22
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
Not Available
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
Not Available
257.00 kcal
33
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Eastern United States
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
6.5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts
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'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
No
No
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Oxalidales
Ericales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Diospyros
Species
A. carambola
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 and 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.
