Carambola and Grape

Carambola

Grape

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

18.10 g

Fiber

2.80 g

0.90 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

15.48 g

Protein

1.04 g

0.72 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.07 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.19 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.05 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.09 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

3.20 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.19 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

14.60 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

72.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

5.60 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.16 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

191.00 mg

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

0.36 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

10.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

7.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.07 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

20.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.07 mg

Copper

0.14 mg

0.13 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

11.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

37.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

4.00 mg

Water Content

91.38 g

80.50 g

99+

Ash

0.52 g

0.50 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

69.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

104.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

250.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

76.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

61.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

260.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

283.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn, Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Red

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Light Green

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet-Sour

Origin

Sri Lanka

Western Asia, Central Europe

Grows on

Not Available

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

4.5-7

5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Spain

Other Countries

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

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Vitis vinifera

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Vitales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Vitaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Vitis

Species

A. carambola

Vitis vinifera

Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Grape

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Grape with peel is 31.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Grape 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 Grape is Oxalidales and Vitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Grape belongs to Vitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.