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 Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
-
Calories in Canned Form
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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
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
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'.
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
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Oxalidales
Ericales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
A. carambola
D. virginiana
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 28.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal 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.