Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, 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

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g14.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g5.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g8.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g2.50 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.18

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg31.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg1.08 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.45 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg49.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg228.30 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.73 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg5,204.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.95 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg417.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.26 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg18.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg22.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg40.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.15 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.23 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg112.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg288.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g80.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g1.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal68.00 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 kcal325.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA57.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal55.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA240.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA340.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Pink, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet-Sour

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Central America, Mexico, South America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-74.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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 black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
Guava leaves are used to make tea.
Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.

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

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Canada

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

India

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Psidium guajava

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

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Myrtales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Myrtaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Psidium

7.10 Species

A. carambola

Psidium guajava

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Myrtle

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Difference Between Carambola and Guava

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Guava with peel is 31.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Guava 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 Guava is Oxalidales and Myrtales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.