Carambola

Passionfruit

Carambola and Passionfruit

Carambola

Passionfruit

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension

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, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, 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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g23.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g10.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g11.20 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g2.20 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg64.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.00 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.13 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg1.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg30.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.02 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.70 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg348.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg28.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg29.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg68.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.09 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg1.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg410.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g72.93 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.80 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

NA97.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal410.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA110.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal51.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA330.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Purple, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet, Tart

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Frost free, Sunny, Warm

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.

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.

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

Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Brazil

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Ecuador

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Passiflora edulis

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

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

Malpighiales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Passifloraceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Passiflora

7.10 Species

A. carambola

P. edulis

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Passion Flower

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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 Facts 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 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Passionfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Passionfruit is Oxalidales and Malpighiales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.