Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Purple
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Top Producer
Taiwan
India
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
Malaysia
India
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
Not Available
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Myrtales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
A. carambola
S. cumini
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Carambola and Jambul
We might think that Carambola and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Jambul with peel is 31.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Jambul 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 Jambul is Oxalidales and Myrtales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.