Carambola and Passionfruit

Carambola

Passionfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

23.40 g

Fiber

2.80 g

10.40 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

11.20 g

Protein

1.04 g

2.20 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.09

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

64.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.13 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

1.50 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

Not Available

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.10 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

14.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

30.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

0.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.70 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

348.00 mg

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

1.60 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

28.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

12.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

29.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.10 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

68.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

Not Available

Copper

0.14 mg

0.09 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

1.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

410.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

72.93 g

99+

Ash

0.52 g

0.80 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

97.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

410.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

110.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

51.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

330.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

200.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet, Tart

Origin

Sri Lanka

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Grows on

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam

Soil pH

4.5-7

6.5-7.5

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Frost free, Sunny, Warm

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Brazil

Other Countries

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

Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru

Top Importer

Europe

Brazil

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Passiflora edulis

Synonym

Not Available

Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Oxalidales

Malpighiales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Passifloraceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Passiflora

Species

A. carambola

P. edulis

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 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 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.