Carambola

Jujube

Carambola and Jujube

Carambola

Jujube

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Improves muscular strength, Liver health, Maintains hormonal balance, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of hysteria

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching in eyes, Itching of nose, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Intense headache

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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g20.23 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.20 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.02 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 mg0.90 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 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg69.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg250.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.48 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg23.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.08 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.00 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g77.86 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.51 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal79.00 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 kcal287.00 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 kcalNA

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NANA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn, Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Honey Jar, Sugar Cane, Li, Shanxi Li, Sherwood, Chico, Silverhill, Tigertooth, Winter Delight and Lang

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Syria

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm to hot climate

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.

Pigment extracted from Indian jujube is used for silk dyeing in Burma.
In Korea, jujube wood is used to make wind instrument taepyeongso.
Fresh jujube is known as Chinese apple & dried form is called as Chinese date.

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

Bangladesh, India, Iran, Korea, Lebanon, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Ziziphus zizyphus

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus mauritania or Zizyphus jujuba

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

Rosales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Rhamnaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Ziziphus

7.10 Species

A. carambola

Z. zizyphus

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Jujube

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Jujube with peel is 31.00 kcal and 79.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Jujube belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Jujube is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Jujube belongs to Rhamnaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Jujube belongs to Ziziphus genus of Z. zizyphus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.