Carambola

Cherimoya

Carambola and Cherimoya

Carambola

Cherimoya

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g17.71 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g3.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g12.87 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.57 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.13 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.64 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.35 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.26 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg12.60 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.27 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.68 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg287.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.27 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg7.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.16 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg26.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.09 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg318.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg56.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g79.39 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.65 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA75.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcalNA

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NANA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Winter

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana

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)

Conical

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Ecuador

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76.5-7.6

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.

Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.

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

Spain

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Annona cherimola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Magnoliales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Annonaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Annona

7.10 Species

A. carambola

A. cherimola

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Cherimoya

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Cherimoya with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Oxalidales and Magnoliales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.