Carambola

Honeydew

Carambola and Honeydew

Carambola

Honeydew

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, 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

Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

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 g9.09 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g0.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g8.12 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.54 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.09 mg

0 0.4

1.3.5 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

1.3.6 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg18.00 mg

0 228.3

1.3.7 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.02 mg

0 3.81

1.3.8 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.90 mcg

0 40.3

1.3.9 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

1.3.10 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg27.00 mcg

0 834

1.3.11 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

1.4 Fat

0.33 g0.14 g

0 33.49

1.5 Minerals

1.5.1 Potassium

133.00 mg228.00 mg

42 840

1.5.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

1.5.3 Sodium

2.00 mg18.00 mg

0 1556

1.5.4 Calcium

3.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

1.5.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

1.5.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.09 mg

0 2.7

1.5.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg11.00 mg

0 113

1.5.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 3.3

1.5.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.02 mg

0 2

1.5.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

1.6 Fatty Acids

1.6.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg33.00 mg

0 318

1.6.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg26.00 mg

0 1689

1.7 Sterol

1.7.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

1.8 Water Content

91.38 g89.82 g

0 95.23

1.9 Ash

0.52 g0.41 g

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcalNA

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA36.00 kcal

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA36.00 kcal

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal268.00 kcal

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA290.00 kcal

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA310.00 kcal

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Tree fruit

Melon

3.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

3.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh

3.4 Seedless Variety

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3.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Yellow

3.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Light Green

3.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

3.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

3.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

3.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

France

3.11 Grows on

Not Available

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

3.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-6.5

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm

4 Facts

4.1 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 average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
90% of a honeydew is water.
In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

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4.2.2 Beer

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4.2.3 Spirits

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4.2.4 Cocktails

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4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

Taiwan

China

4.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

4.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Not Available

4.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Not Available

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Cucumis melo

5.2 Synonym

Not Available

6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

6.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

6.7 Order

Oxalidales

Cucurbitales

6.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Cucurbitaceae

6.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Cucumis

6.10 Species

A. carambola

C. melo

6.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Gourd

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Difference Between Carambola and Honeydew

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Honeydew with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Oxalidales and Cucurbitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.