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 Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Pear
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
China, Japan
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
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
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Pyrus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Species
A. carambola
P. communis
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 28.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal 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.