Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
  
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, 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
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
NA
  
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
  
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
  
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
352.00 kcal
  
10
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
245.00 kcal
  
20
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
345.00 kcal
  
10
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tropical
  
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
  
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Golden yellow, Green
  
Brown, Green
  
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
  
Green
  
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
  
Oval
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
  
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
  
Origin
Sri Lanka
  
China
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-7
  
5.5-7
  
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 the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
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 deliciosa
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Actinidia
  
Species
A. carambola
  
A. deliciosa
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Kiwi
  
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.