Carambola

Olive

Carambola and Olive

Carambola

Olive

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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

Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g3.84 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g3.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g0.54 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.03 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.26

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.24 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.02 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg3.81 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg510.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg14.20 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g15.32 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg42.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.49 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1,556.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg52.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg11.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg4.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.12 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg92.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg1,215.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g75.28 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g4.53 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal115.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal467.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA119.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Brown

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Bitter

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Eastern Mediterranean Region

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-77-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm to hot climate

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.

In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.

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

Spain

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Italy

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Olea europaea

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Lamiales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Oleaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Olea

7.10 Species

A. carambola

O. europaea

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Olive

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Olive with peel is 31.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Olive is Oxalidales and Lamiales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.