Carambola

Lychee

Carambola and Lychee

Carambola

Lychee

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat 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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g16.53 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g1.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g15.23 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g0.83 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.05

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 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg71.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg7.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.44 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg171.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg31.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.15 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 mg65.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg67.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg8.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g81.76 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g0.44 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal66.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal66.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal77.73 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal277.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal91.00 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 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal280.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Greyish-white

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, 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.

The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

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

China

Other Countries

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

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe

Hong Kong

Top Exporter

Malaysia

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Litchi chinensis

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Litchi

Species

A. carambola

L. chinensis

Generic Group

Soapberry

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Difference Between Carambola and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Lychee with peel is 31.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Lychee 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 Lychee is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.