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Carambola and Coconut


Coconut and Carambola


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment   
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment   

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   

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   

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

Allergy
  
  

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

Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting   
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.73 g   
99+
24.23 g   
8

Fiber
2.80 g   
22
9.00 g   
2

Sugar
3.98 g   
99+
6.23 g   
99+

Protein
1.04 g   
23
3.33 g   
2

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.22   
6

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
0.00 mcg   
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
14

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
99+
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg   
39
0.54 mg   
29

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg   
8
1.01 mg   
2

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
36

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg   
23
20.80 mcg   
14

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg   
24
3.30 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg   
33
0.24 mg   
27

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
0.20 mcg   
34

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg   
21
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
12.10 mg   
4

Fat
0.33 g   
25
33.49 g   
1

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
133.00 mg   
99+
356.00 mg   
12

Iron
0.08 mg   
99+
2.43 mg   
4

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
20.00 mg   
5

Calcium
3.00 mg   
99+
14.00 mg   
27

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
32.00 mg   
4

Zinc
0.12 mg   
21
1.10 mg   
2

Phosphorus
12.00 mg   
34
113.00 mg   
1

Manganese
0.04 mg   
99+
1.50 mg   
2

Copper
0.14 mg   
13
0.44 mg   
3

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
10.10 mcg   
2

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
27.00 mg   
22
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
157.00 mg   
13
366.00 mg   
4

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
37.60 mg   
2

Water Content
91.38 g   
7
47.00 g   
99+

Ash
0.52 g   
24
0.97 g   
8

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal   
37
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
354.00 kcal   
1

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal   
17
660.00 kcal   
3

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
443.00 kcal   
1

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
70.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Jam
Not Available   
250.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Pie
Not Available   
298.00 kcal   
19

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Tree fruit, Tropical   

Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer   
All seasons   

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)   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Golden yellow, Green   
Brown, Green   

Inside Color
Yellowish Green   
White   

Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)   
Round   

Texture
Crispy   
Crispy   

Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet   
Juicy, Sweetish   

Origin
Sri Lanka   
America, India   

Grows on
Not Available   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained   
Clay, Sand   

Soil pH
4.5-7   
3.5-8.5   

Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate   
Hot, Humid   

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.
  
  • 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".
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Taiwan   
Indonesia   

Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka   

Top Importer
Europe   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Malaysia   
Philippines   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola   
Cocos nucifera   

Synonym
Not Available   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Arecidae   

Order
Oxalidales   
Arecales   

Family
Oxalidaceae   
Arecaceae   

Genus
Averrhoa   
Cocos   

Species
A. carambola   
C. nucifera   

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.

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