Carambola and Apricot

Carambola

Apricot

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

11.00 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

2.00 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

9.00 g

Protein

1.04 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.13

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

96.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.60 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.24 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

10.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.89 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

3.30 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

89.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

2.80 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

259.00 mg

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

0.40 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

13.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.20 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

23.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.08 mg

Copper

0.14 mg

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

77.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

18.00 mg

Water Content

91.38 g

86.35 g

Ash

0.52 g

0.75 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

48.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

241.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

63.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

58.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

200.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

265.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Smooth, Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

China

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-7

6.5-8

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Dry, Hot

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.

9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Turkey

Other Countries

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

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Malaysia

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Rosales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Prunus

Species

A. carambola

P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Carambola and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Apricot with peel is 31.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Apricot belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Apricot is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.