Carambola

Pineapple

Carambola and Pineapple

Carambola

Pineapple

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g13.12 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g9.85 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.54 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.08 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg18.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg47.80 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 mg5.50 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.12 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg109.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.29 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg13.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg8.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.93 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg17.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg23.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA6.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g86.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.22 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

NA50.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA50.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal245.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA52.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal53.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA265.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA303.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

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

Strong, Sweet, Tart

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Central America, South America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Hot, Sunny

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.

A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.

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

Costa Rica

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Costa Rica

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Ananas comosus

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Ananas sativus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Commelinidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Poales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Bromeliaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Ananas

7.10 Species

A. carambola

A. comosus

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Pineapple

We might think that Carambola and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Pineapple is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Pineapple with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Oxalidales and Poales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.