Carambola and Breadfruit

Carambola

Breadfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

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

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

27.12 g

Fiber

2.80 g

4.90 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

11.00 g

Protein

1.04 g

1.07 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

22.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.11 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.90 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.46 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.10 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

14.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

29.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

0.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

22.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

9.80 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.23 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

490.00 mg

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

0.54 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

17.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

25.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

30.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.06 mg

99+

Copper

0.14 mg

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

18.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

48.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

70.65 g

99+

Ash

0.52 g

0.93 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

103.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

80.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green

White, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Tough

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Bland

Origin

Sri Lanka

South Pacific

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-7

6-7.5

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Humid, Rainfall, Warm

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.

The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
The seeds of breadfruit are edible.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Jamaica

Other Countries

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

Africa, India, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Jamaica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Artocarpus altilis

Synonym

Not Available

Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Magnollidae

Order

Oxalidales

Rosales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Artocarpus

Species

A. carambola

A. altilis

Generic Group

Not Available

Mulberry

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Difference Between Carambola and Breadfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Breadfruit with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.