Carambola

Durian

Carambola and Durian

Carambola

Durian

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Anti depressant, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces stress

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g27.09 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g3.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g20.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g1.47 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 mcg2.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.37 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.20 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg1.07 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.23 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.32 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg36.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg19.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg1.40 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg19.20 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g5.33 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg436.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg0.43 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 mg30.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.28 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.33 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.21 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 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg17.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g65.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g1.12 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal147.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal147.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal147.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal400.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal147.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal170.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal320.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal400.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Monsoon

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

D24, D99 (Gob kecil), D123 (Chanee), D145 (Beserah), D158 (Gan Yau), D159 (Monthong), D169 (Tok Litok), D188, D189, D190, D163 (Hor Lor) and D164 (Ang Bak)

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Tough

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Creamy, Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay

Soil pH

4.5-75-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Hot, Humid

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.

1 kg of durian contains 1350 calories which may cause weight gain.
It may have a hyperthermic effect on the body, making you feel warmer.
Study shows that durian has an ability to reduce infertility in men & women.

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

Thailand

Other Countries

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

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Top Importer

Europe

China

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Durio zibethinus

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Lahia Hassk

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Oxalidales

Malvales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Durio

Species

A. carambola

D. zibethinus

Generic Group

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Difference Between Carambola and Durian

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Durian with peel is 31.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 147.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Durian 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 Durian is Oxalidales and Malvales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Durian belongs to Malvaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Durian belongs to Durio genus of D. zibethinus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.