Carambola

Kumquat

Carambola and Kumquat

Carambola

Kumquat

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g15.90 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g6.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g9.36 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g1.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.12

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.09 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.43 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg43.90 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg129.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg8.40 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.86 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg486.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg0.86 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg62.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg20.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.17 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg19.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg124.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg13.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g80.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal71.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal71.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal268.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal71.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal130.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal245.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal392.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Citrus

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Orange

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet, Tart

Origin

Sri Lanka

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-76-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Cold, Warm

Facts

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 entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

China

Other Countries

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

Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe

United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Malaysia

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus japonica

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Citrus

Species

A. carambola

C. japonica

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Carambola and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Kumquat with peel is 31.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.