Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
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.
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Top Producer
Taiwan
Italy
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Actinidia chinensis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Oxalidales
Ericales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
A. carambola
A. chinensis
Difference Between Carambola and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Carambola and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Gold Kiwi with peel is 31.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Oxalidales and Ericales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.