Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, 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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g24.23 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g9.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g6.23 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g3.33 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.22

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.54 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg1.01 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg20.80 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg3.30 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.24 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg12.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g33.49 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg356.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg2.43 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg20.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg14.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg1.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg113.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg1.50 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.44 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg10.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg366.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA37.60 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g47.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.97 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

NA354.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal660.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA443.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA250.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA298.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Brown, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

America, India

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-73.5-8.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Hot, Humid

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.

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

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

Indonesia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Philippines

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Cocos nucifera

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

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Arecales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Arecaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Cocos

7.10 Species

A. carambola

C. nucifera

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Arecaceae

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Difference Between Carambola and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Coconut with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Coconut 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 Coconut is Oxalidales and Arecales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.