Carambola

Green Bell Pepper

Carambola and Green Bell Pepper

Carambola

Green Bell Pepper

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation

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

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g4.64 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g2.40 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.86 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.20

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg18.00 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 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.48 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.10 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.22 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg80.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.37 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg7.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg341.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg5.50 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.17 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg175.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.34 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.13 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg20.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.12 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg8.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg54.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA9.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g93.90 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal20.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA20.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal314.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal30.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NANA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Light Green

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Irregularly oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Central America, Mexico, South America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Canada

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Capsicum annuum

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

Solanales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Capsicum

7.10 Species

A. carambola

C. annum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Green Bell Pepper

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 31.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Green Bell Pepper 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 Green Bell Pepper is Oxalidales and Solanales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.