Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
-
Calories in Canned Form
-
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Orange
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Japan
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Diospyros kaki
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Oxalidales
Ericales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
A. carambola
D. kaki
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 28.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal 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.