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Carambola and Lemon


Lemon and Carambola


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
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   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
6.73 g   
99+
9.30 g   
99+

Fiber
2.80 g   
22
2.80 g   
22

Sugar
3.98 g   
99+
2.50 g   
99+

Protein
1.04 g   
23
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.12   
14

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
99+
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg   
39
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg   
8
0.19 mg   
34

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg   
99+
0.08 mg   
20

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg   
23
11.00 mcg   
24

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg   
24
53.00 mg   
15

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg   
33
0.15 mg   
33

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg   
21
11.00 mcg   
30

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
5.10 mg   
24

Fat
0.33 g   
25
0.30 g   
28

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
133.00 mg   
99+
138.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.08 mg   
99+
0.60 mg   
21

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
3.00 mg   
99+
26.00 mg   
17

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
8.00 mg   
27

Zinc
0.12 mg   
21
0.06 mg   
27

Phosphorus
12.00 mg   
34
16.00 mg   
29

Manganese
0.04 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
99+

Copper
0.14 mg   
13
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
27.00 mg   
22
26.00 mg   
23

Omega 6s
157.00 mg   
13
63.00 mg   
28

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
91.38 g   
7
88.98 g   
15

Ash
0.52 g   
24
0.30 g   
38

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal   
37
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
29.00 kcal   
24

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
22.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal   
17
267.00 kcal   
25

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
21.00 kcal   
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
22.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Jam
Not Available   
250.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Pie
Not Available   
285.00 kcal   
24

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
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

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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola   
Citrus limon   

Synonym
Not Available   
Not Available   

Classification

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   

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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.

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