Carambola

Cucumber

Carambola and Cucumber

Carambola

Cucumber

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Benefits

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

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

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g3.63 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g1.67 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g0.65 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.19

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.26 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.03 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg16.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg6.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.11 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg147.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg0.28 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.20 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg5.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg28.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg7.30 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g95.23 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g0.38 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal15.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal12.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal15.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal16.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal15.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal16.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal150.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Cylindrical

Texture

Crispy

Crunchy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Watery

Origin

Sri Lanka

India

Grows on

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loam

Soil pH

4.5-76-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

China

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

Europe

France

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Cucumis sativus

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Oxalidales

Cucurbitales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Cucumis

Species

A. carambola

C. sativus

Generic Group

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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 28.00 kcal 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.