Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
  
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
  
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
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
  
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
NA
  
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
  
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
267.00 kcal
  
25
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
250.00 kcal
  
19
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
285.00 kcal
  
24
Type
Tree fruit
  
Citrus, Tree fruit
  
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
All seasons
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Golden yellow, Green
  
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
  
Round
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
  
Sour
  
Origin
Sri Lanka
  
China, India
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
4.5-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
  
Hot, Sunny
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Taiwan
  
China
  
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Malaysia
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
  
Citrus limon
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Citrus
  
Species
A. carambola
  
C. limon
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Citrus fruit
  
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.