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
  
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
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
NA
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
  
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
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
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
249.00 kcal
  
30
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Winter
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Golden yellow, Green
  
Green, Purple, Red
  
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
  
Pink
  
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
  
Conical
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Sri Lanka
  
Western Asia
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
  
Soil pH
4.5-7
  
5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
  
Dry, Warm
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Taiwan
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
France
  
Top Exporter
Malaysia
  
Turkey
  
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
  
Ficus carica
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Alismidae
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Ficus
  
Species
A. carambola
  
Ficus carica
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Mulberry
  
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.