Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g16.53 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g15.23 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.83 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg71.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.44 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg171.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.13 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg5.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg31.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.15 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg65.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg67.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g81.76 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.44 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA66.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA77.73 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal277.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA91.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA260.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA280.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Bright red, Pink red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Greyish-white

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Taiwan

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Hong Kong

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Litchi chinensis

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Nephelium litchi

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Sapindaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Litchi

7.10 Species

A. carambola

L. chinensis

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.