Carambola and Pear
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
15.23 g
26
Fiber
2.80 g
22
3.10 g
19
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
9.75 g
24
Protein
1.04 g
23
0.36 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
4.30 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.12 mg
35
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
4.40 mcg
16
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg
21
44.00 mcg
23
Choline
7.60 mg
13
5.10 mg
24
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
116.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.18 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.14 mg
13
0.08 mg
27
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
157.00 mg
13
93.00 mg
20
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
8.00 mg
10
Water Content
91.38 g
7
83.96 g
99+
Ash
0.52 g
24
0.32 g
37
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal
37
57.00 kcal
19
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
65.00 kcal
19
Calories in Jam
Not Available
240.00 kcal
21
Calories in Pie
Not Available
282.00 kcal
27
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Pear
Texture
Crispy
Grainy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
China, Japan
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-7
5-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Malaysia
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Oxalidales
Rosales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Pyrus
Species
A. carambola
P. communis
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Carambola and Pear
We might think that Carambola and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Pear with peel is 31.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Pear belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Pear is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
