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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
100 g

Carbs

6.73 g11.75 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g2.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

3.98 g9.35 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.04 g0.94 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.09 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.28 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.25 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg53.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.18 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.33 g0.12 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg181.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.08 mg0.10 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

3.00 mg40.00 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 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.14 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.50 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg7.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

157.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

91.38 g86.75 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
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal45.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal45.00 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 kcal333.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer
Winter

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green
Orange

Inside Color

Yellowish Green
Orange

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round

Texture

Crispy
Succulent

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Sri Lanka
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

4.5-76-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate
Hot

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.
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan
Brazil

Other Countries

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
Germany

Top Exporter

Malaysia
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola
Citrus sinensis

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

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. × sinensis

Generic Group

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Citrus fruit

Difference Between Carambola and Orange

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Orange with peel is 31.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Orange 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 Orange is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.