Carambola

Fig

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g79.11 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 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Pink

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Conical

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Dry, 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

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

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Ficus

7.10 Species

A. carambola

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Mulberry

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Difference Between Carambola and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Fig with peel is 31.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Fig 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 Fig is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.