Carambola

Lemon

Carambola and Lemon

Carambola

Lemon

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

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, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g9.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g2.50 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.10 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.12

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 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 mg0.19 mg

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 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg53.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg5.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.06 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.04 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg26.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg63.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g88.98 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.30 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA29.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA22.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal267.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA21.00 kcal

17 443

1.3 Calories in Foods

1.3.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal22.00 kcal

17 461

1.3.2 Calories in Jam

NA250.00 kcal

49 420

1.3.4 Calories in Pie

NA285.00 kcal

80 450

2 Characteristics

2.1 Type

Tree fruit

Citrus, Tree fruit

2.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

2.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron

2.4 Seedless Variety

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2.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Yellow, Yellowish-orange

2.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

2.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

2.8 Texture

Crispy

Succulent

2.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sour

2.11 Origin

Sri Lanka

China, India

2.12 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

2.13 Cultivation

2.13.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

2.13.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

2.13.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Hot, Sunny

3 Facts

3.1 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.

Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.

3.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

3.2.1 Wine

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3.2.2 Beer

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3.2.3 Spirits

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3.2.4 Cocktails

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3.3 Production

3.3.1 Top Producer

Taiwan

China

3.3.2 Other Countries

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

Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

3.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

3.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Mexico

4 Scientific Name

4.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus limon

4.2 Synonym

Not Available

5 Classification

5.1 Domain

Eukarya

5.2 Kingdom

Plantae

5.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

5.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.6 Subclass

Rosidae

5.7 Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

5.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Rutaceae

5.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Citrus

5.10 Species

A. carambola

C. limon

5.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Carambola and Lemon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Lemon with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Lemon 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 Lemon is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.