Carambola

Green Kiwi

Carambola and Green Kiwi

Carambola

Green Kiwi

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases

1.1.1 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

1.2 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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, 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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g14.66 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g3.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g8.99 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.14 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.07

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg4.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 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 mg0.34 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.18 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg25.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg92.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg1.46 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg40.30 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg122.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.80 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.52 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg312.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg34.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.14 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg34.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.13 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 mg42.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg246.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g83.07 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.61 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal61.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal352.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA105.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal61.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA245.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA345.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Brown, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Green

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sour-Sweet, Tangy

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

China

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Cold, Sunny

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.

The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'

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

Italy

5.3.2 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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

New Zealand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Actinidia deliciosa

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Actinidiaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Actinidia

7.10 Species

A. carambola

A. deliciosa

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Green Kiwi

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Green Kiwi with peel is 31.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Green 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 Green Kiwi is Oxalidales and Ericales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.