Carambola

Longan

Carambola and Longan

Carambola

Longan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g15.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g1.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g16.50 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g1.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 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 mg0.50 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg1.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.20 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg2.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g78.00 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 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal109.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Mid to late summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellowish brown

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweetish

Origin

Sri Lanka

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-75-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.

Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.

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

Thailand

Other Countries

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

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

Europe

China

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Dimocarpus

Species

A. carambola

D. longan

Generic Group

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Difference Between Carambola and Longan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Longan with peel is 31.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Longan 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 Longan is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.