Carambola and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
12.92 g
38
Fiber
2.80 g
22
6.40 g
7
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
8.20 g
33
Protein
1.04 g
23
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg
21
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.14 mg
13
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
157.00 mg
13
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
91.38 g
7
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.52 g
24
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal
37
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
Not Available
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
Not Available
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
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
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Green
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Texture
Crispy
Succulent
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Warm
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.
- 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).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
New Zealand
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Malaysia
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Not Available
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Oxalidales
Myrtales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Acca
Species
A. carambola
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
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.
