Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
China
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Oxalidales
Solanales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Solanaceae
Species
A. carambola
S. melongena
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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.