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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
NA
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
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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
100 g
2.2 Carbs
6.73 g3.63 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
2.80 g0.50 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
3.98 g1.67 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.04 g0.65 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.150.19
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg5.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.03 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.03 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg0.26 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg7.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg2.80 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.03 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg16.40 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg23.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
7.60 mg6.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.33 g0.11 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
133.00 mg147.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.08 mg0.28 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg2.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
3.00 mg16.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
10.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.12 mg0.20 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
12.00 mg24.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.04 mg0.08 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.14 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.60 mcg0.30 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
27.00 mg5.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
157.00 mg28.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NA7.30 mg
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
91.38 g95.23 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.52 g0.38 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal15.00 kcal
Apple
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA12.00 kcal
Apple
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcalNA
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcalNA
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
NANA
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
NANA
Breadfruit
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
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
Cloudberry
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
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
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
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
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
Not Available

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.