Carambola

Feijoa

Carambola and Feijoa

Carambola

Feijoa

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g12.92 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g6.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g8.20 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.98 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.05

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 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.23 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg32.90 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.16 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg27.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.60 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg172.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.14 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg17.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.06 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg19.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg58.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg214.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g83.28 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.38 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA55.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal747.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal25.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA220.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA300.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Cold, Warm

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.

Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

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

New Zealand

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

China

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

New Zealand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Acca sellowiana

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

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

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Myrtales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Myrtaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Acca

7.10 Species

A. carambola

A. sellowiana

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Myrtle

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Difference Between Carambola and Feijoa

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Feijoa with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Oxalidales and Myrtales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.