Carambola

Avocado

Carambola and Avocado

Carambola

Avocado

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease

1.1.1 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, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain

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, Don't eat after meal

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g1.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g6.70 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g0.70 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.24

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.10 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg1.70 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg1.40 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.30 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg81.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg2.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg21.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg271.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg14.20 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g14.70 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg485.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.50 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg7.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg29.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.60 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg52.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.20 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg236.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg1,689.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA87.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g73.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g1.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal160.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA172.40 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal686.40 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 kcal306.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA222.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA288.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Dark green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Buttery

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Mexico, Central America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Humid, Without frosts

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.

The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.

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

Mexico

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Persea Americana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Persea Gratissima

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

Magnollidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Laurales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Lauraceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Persea

7.10 Species

A. carambola

P. Americana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Laurel

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Difference Between Carambola and Avocado

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Avocado with peel is 31.00 kcal and 160.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Avocado 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 Avocado is Oxalidales and Laurales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.