Carambola and 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
NA
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
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
23.40 g
9
Fiber
2.80 g
22
10.40 g
1
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
11.20 g
16
Protein
1.04 g
23
2.20 g
9
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.13 mg
6
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
1.50 mg
4
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
30.00 mg
28
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg
21
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.70 g
10
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
348.00 mg
13
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
28.00 mg
2
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
29.00 mg
6
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
68.00 mg
3
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.14 mg
13
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
157.00 mg
13
410.00 mg
3
Sterol
Water Content
91.38 g
7
72.93 g
99+
Ash
0.52 g
24
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal
37
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
97.00 kcal
5
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
410.00 kcal
5
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
110.00 kcal
5
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
51.00 kcal
29
Calories in Jam
Not Available
330.00 kcal
7
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
No
No
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
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
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Oxalidales
Malpighiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Passiflora
Species
A. carambola
P. edulis
Generic Group
Not Available
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 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.
