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Carambola and Passionfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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Nausea, Vomiting
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
 
100 g
6.73 g
2.80 g
3.98 g
1.04 g
0.15
3.00 mcg
0.01 mg
0.02 mg
0.37 mg
0.39 mg
0.02 mg
12.00 mcg
34.40 mg
0.15 mg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
66.00 mcg
7.60 mg
0.33 g
133.00 mg
0.08 mg
2.00 mg
3.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.12 mg
12.00 mg
0.04 mg
0.14 mg
0.60 mcg
27.00 mg
157.00 mg
10.00 mg
91.38 g
0.52 g
 
100 g
31.00 kcal
28.00 kcal
31.00 kcal
300.00 kcal
31.00 kcal
50.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
230.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Autumn, Spring, Summer
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Golden yellow, Green
Yellowish Green
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Crispy
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sri Lanka
-
Loam, Well-drained
4.5-7
Moist, Warm to hot climate
 
  • 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.
Taiwan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Europe
Malaysia
 
Averrhoa carambola
Averrhoa carambola
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Oxalidales
Oxalidaceae
Averrhoa
A. carambola
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Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Protects hair
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
 
100 g
23.40 g
10.40 g
11.20 g
2.20 g
0.09
64.00 mcg
0.00 mg
0.13 mg
1.50 mg
0.73 mg
0.10 mg
14.00 mcg
30.00 mg
0.02 mg
0.70 mcg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
7.60 mg
0.70 g
348.00 mg
1.60 mg
28.00 mg
12.00 mg
29.00 mg
0.10 mg
68.00 mg
0.13 mg
0.09 mg
0.60 mcg
1.00 mg
410.00 mg
12.00 mg
72.93 g
0.80 g
 
100 g
97.00 kcal
97.00 kcal
97.00 kcal
410.00 kcal
110.00 kcal
51.00 kcal
330.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
 
Tropical
All seasons
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Purple, Yellow
Yellow
Oval
Juicy
Sweet, Tart
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
-
Sandy loam
6.5-7.5
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
 
  • Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
  • More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
  • Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Brazil
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Brazil
Ecuador
 
Passiflora edulis
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Dillenhidae
Malpighiales
Passifloraceae
Passiflora
P. edulis
Passion Flower

Difference Between Carambola and Passionfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Passionfruit with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Carambola and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is and respectively. Carambola belongs to family and Passionfruit belongs to family. Carambola belongs to genus of species and Passionfruit belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.