Carambola

Cucumber

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Carambola

Cucumber

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

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, 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g3.63 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g1.67 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.65 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.19

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.26 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.03 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg16.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg6.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.11 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg147.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.28 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg5.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg28.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA7.30 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g95.23 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.38 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal15.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA12.00 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

Fruit vegetable, Melon

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Dark green, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Cylindrical

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Watery

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

India

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-6.8

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.

Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
It is made up of 96% water.
English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Cucumis sativus

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Cucumis

7.10 Species

A. carambola

C. sativus

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Cucumber with peel is 31.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Oxalidales and Cucurbitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.