Carambola

Eggplant

Carambola and Eggplant

Carambola

Eggplant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g5.88 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g3.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g3.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.98 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.17

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.65 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.28 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg22.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg2.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.30 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg36.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg6.90 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.18 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg229.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.23 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg9.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg14.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.16 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.23 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.08 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg13.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g92.30 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal25.00 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 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal30.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NANA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

India

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm to hot climate

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.

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Solanum melongena

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Solanum

7.10 Species

A. carambola

S. melongena

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Eggplant with peel is 31.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Oxalidales and Solanales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.