Carambola

Damson

Carambola and Damson

Carambola

Damson

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g11.42 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g9.92 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg17.00 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 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg6.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg73.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg1.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.28 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g87.02 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Dark purple

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Grainy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Sri Lanka

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Cold

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.

The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

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

United Kingdom

Other Countries

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

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Malaysia

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Rosales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Prunus

Species

A. carambola

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

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Difference Between Carambola and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Damson with peel is 31.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Damson 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 Damson is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.