Carambola

Orange

Carambola and Orange

Carambola

Orange

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, 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 g11.75 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g9.35 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.94 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.09 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.28 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.25 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg53.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.18 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg129.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg8.40 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.12 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg181.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.10 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg40.00 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 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.05 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.50 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg7.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg18.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g86.75 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 kcal63.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA47.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA45.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA61.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal45.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA260.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA333.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Citrus

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Winter

4.3 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.

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Orange

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Orange

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet-Sour

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

South-Eastern Asia

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loam, Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Hot

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.

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.

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

Brazil

5.3.2 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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Spain

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus sinensis

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

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

Rutaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Citrus

7.10 Species

A. carambola

C. × sinensis

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Citrus fruit

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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 Not Available 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.