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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
6.73 g8.16 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.2 Fiber
2.80 g0.90 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.3.2 Sugar
3.98 g7.86 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.4 Protein
1.04 g0.84 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.4.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.150.10
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.6 Vitamins
2.6.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg169.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.7.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.7.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.7.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg0.73 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.8.2 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg0.11 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.9.1 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
3.12.3 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg21.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
7.10.1 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg36.70 mg
Olive
0 228.3
7.12.1 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.05 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
7.13.1 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg2.50 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
7.13.2 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
7.14.1 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg26.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
7.15.1 Choline
7.60 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
7.17 Fat
0.33 g0.19 g
Physalis
0 33.49
7.18 Minerals
7.18.1 Potassium
133.00 mg267.00 mg
Olive
42 840
7.18.3 Iron
0.08 mg0.21 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
7.18.5 Sodium
2.00 mg16.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
7.18.6 Calcium
3.00 mg9.00 mg
Longan
1 100
8.12.4 Magnesium
10.00 mg12.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
11.11.1 Zinc
0.12 mg0.18 mg
Apple
0 2.7
11.11.2 Phosphorus
12.00 mg15.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
11.11.3 Manganese
0.04 mg0.41 mg
Apple
0 3.3
11.11.4 Copper
0.14 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 2
11.11.5 Selenium
0.60 mcg0.41 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
11.12 Fatty Acids
11.12.1 Omega 3s
27.00 mg46.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
11.12.2 Omega 6s
157.00 mg35.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
11.13 Sterol
11.13.1 Phytosterol
NA10.00 mg
Jambul
0 87
11.14 Water Content
91.38 g90.15 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
11.15 Ash
0.52 g0.65 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
12 Calories
12.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
12.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcalNA
Cucumber
15 299
12.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA34.00 kcal
Cucumber
12 354
12.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NA34.00 kcal
Rambutan
0 187
12.5 Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal350.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
12.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
12.7 Calories in Foods
12.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal64.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
12.7.2 Calories in Jam
NA365.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
12.7.3 Calories in Pie
NA316.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
13 Characteristics
13.1 Type
Tree fruit
Melon
13.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
13.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar
13.4 Seedless Variety
13.5 Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange
13.6 Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Creamy Orange
13.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
13.8 Texture
Crispy
Juicy
13.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
13.10 Origin
Sri Lanka
Africa, India
13.11 Grows on
Not Available
Vines
13.12 Cultivation
13.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy
13.12.2 Soil pH
4.5-75-6.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10
13.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
14 Facts
14.1 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.
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
14.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
14.2.1 Wine
14.2.2 Beer
14.2.3 Spirits
14.2.4 Cocktails
14.3 Production
14.3.1 Top Producer
Taiwan
China
14.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
14.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
14.3.4 Top Exporter
Malaysia
Spain
15 Scientific Name
15.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
15.2 Synonym
Not Available
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
16 Classification
16.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
16.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
16.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
16.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
16.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
16.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
16.7 Order
Oxalidales
Cucurbitales
16.8 Family
Oxalidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
16.9 Genus
Averrhoa
Cucumis
16.10 Species
A. carambola
C. melo
16.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd

Difference Between Carambola and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Cantaloupe with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Cantaloupe belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Cantaloupe is Oxalidales and Cucurbitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.