Carambola and Date

Carambola

Date

Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

75.03 g

Fiber

2.80 g

8.00 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

63.35 g

Protein

1.04 g

2.45 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.05 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

1.27 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.59 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.17 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

19.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

0.40 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

2.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

75.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

6.30 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.39 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

656.00 mg

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

1.02 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

39.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

43.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.29 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

62.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.26 mg

Copper

0.14 mg

0.21 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

3.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

3.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

16.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

20.53 g

99+

Ash

0.52 g

1.60 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

282.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

290.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

461.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

384.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

321.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Brown

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

Iraq

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

4.5-7

8-10

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Hot, 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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Not Available

Beer

Not Available

Spirits

Not Available

Cocktails

Yes

Not Available

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Egypt

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

Europe

India

Top Exporter

Malaysia

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Oxalidales

Arecales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Phoenix

Species

A. carambola

P. dactylifera

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.