Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g75.03 g

1 79.18

2.2.2 Fiber

2.80 g8.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.3 Sugar

3.98 g63.35 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.3 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

2.4.5 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

2.4.7 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

2.4.8 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

2.4.10 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.11 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

2.5.1 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.5.2 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.5.3 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.6.2 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

2.6.3 Choline

7.60 mg6.30 mg

0 14.2

2.7 Fat

0.33 g0.39 g

0 33.49

2.8 Minerals

2.8.1 Potassium

133.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

2.8.3 Iron

0.08 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

2.8.4 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.8.5 Calcium

3.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

2.8.7 Magnesium

10.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

2.8.8 Zinc

0.12 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

2.8.10 Phosphorus

12.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

2.8.11 Manganese

0.04 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.8.13 Copper

0.14 mg0.21 mg

0 2

2.8.14 Selenium

0.60 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.9 Fatty Acids

2.9.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

2.9.3 Omega 6s

157.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

2.10 Sterol

2.10.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.11 Water Content

91.38 g20.53 g

0 95.23

2.12 Ash

0.52 g1.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal290.00 kcal

32 747

3.7 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.8 Calories in Foods

3.8.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal461.00 kcal

17 461

3.8.2 Calories in Jam

NA384.00 kcal

49 420

3.8.4 Calories in Pie

NA321.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Brown

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Iraq

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-78-10

3.5 10

4.13.2 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Hot, 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.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Egypt

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

India

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

United Arab Emirates

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Phoenix Dactylifera

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

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Arecales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Arecaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Phoenix

7.10 Species

A. carambola

P. dactylifera

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Palm

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Difference Between Carambola and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Date with peel is 31.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Date 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 Date is Oxalidales and Arecales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.