Carambola

Papaya

Carambola and Papaya

Carambola

Papaya

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Prevents rheumatoid

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Carotenemia on excessive consumtion, Latex Allergy

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Skin problems, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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, Don't eat after meal

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g10.82 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.70 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g7.82 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.50 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 mcg47.00 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 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.36 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.19 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg62.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.30 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg1,828.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg89.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg6.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.26 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg182.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg8.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg20.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg21.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.08 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg47.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg11.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g88.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.60 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

NA43.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.28 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal258.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA57.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal57.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA260.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA220.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Melon, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Coorg Honey Dew, Pusa Dwarf, Pusa Giant, Pusa Majesty, Pusa Delicious, Pusa Dwarf, Solo, Ranchi, Taiwan-785 and Taiwan-786

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Orange, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Orange

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Luscious, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Mexico, Central America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Rocky, Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-74.5-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm, 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.

Papaya seeds show contraceptive effects in male monkeys.
Their seeds are used as a replacement for black pepper in some nations due to peppery taste.
Papaya is known by funny names like paw paw or papaw and the mamao.

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

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Carica papaya

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Brassicales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Caricaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Carica

7.10 Species

A. carambola

C. papaya

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Papaya

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Difference Between Carambola and Papaya

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Papaya with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Papaya belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Papaya is Oxalidales and Brassicales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Papaya belongs to Caricaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Papaya belongs to Carica genus of C. papaya species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.