Carambola

Japanese Persimmon

Carambola and Japanese Persimmon

Carambola

Japanese Persimmon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

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

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g18.59 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g3.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g12.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.58 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg81.00 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 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg7.50 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 mcg159.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg834.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg161.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.15 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.11 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 mg4.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg39.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA4.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g80.32 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.33 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal70.00 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 kcal274.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal90.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA284.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Orange

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Burma, China, India, Japan

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Japan

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Diospyros kaki

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

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Diospyros

7.10 Species

A. carambola

D. kaki

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 31.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Oxalidales and Ericales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.