Carambola and Lemon

Carambola

Lemon

Benefits

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

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

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

9.30 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

2.50 g

99+

Protein

1.04 g

1.10 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.12

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.19 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.08 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

11.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

53.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

11.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

5.10 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.30 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

138.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

0.60 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

26.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

8.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.06 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

16.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.03 mg

99+

Copper

0.14 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.40 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

26.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

63.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

88.98 g

Ash

0.52 g

0.30 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

29.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

22.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

267.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

21.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

22.00 kcal

99+

Calories in Jam

Not Available

250.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

285.00 kcal

Characteristics

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

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

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus limon

Synonym

Not Available

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. limon

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.