Carambola

Banana

Carambola and Banana

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Banana

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

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

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 g22.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g12.20 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.00 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 mg0.70 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.40 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg8.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg9.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg358.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg27.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg22.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.30 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg1.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg46.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA36.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g74.90 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal95.29 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA89.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA85.71 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal105.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA121.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal100.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA120.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA269.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Curving Cylinder

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Papua New Guinea

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm

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.

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

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

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Ecuador

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Liliidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Zingiberales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Musaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Musa

7.10 Species

A. carambola

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Banana with peel is 31.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Banana 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 Banana is Oxalidales and Zingiberales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.