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 Symptoms
NA
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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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.
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Orange
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Sri Lanka
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Hot
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.
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
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Sapindales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. carambola
C. × sinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
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 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.