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
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Nasal congestion, Red rash, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Nausea, Stomach pain
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
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)
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Green
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Creamy, Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid
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.
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
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Durio zibethinus
Synonym
Not Available
Lahia Hassk
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Oxalidales
Malvales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Malvaceae
Species
A. carambola
D. zibethinus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.