Carambola

Pineapple

Carambola and Pineapple

Carambola

Pineapple

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

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

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g13.12 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g9.85 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g0.54 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.08 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.21 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg18.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg47.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.02 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg5.50 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.12 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg109.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg0.29 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg13.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg8.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.93 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg17.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg23.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg6.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g86.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g0.22 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal50.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal50.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal50.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal245.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal52.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal53.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal265.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal303.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Yellow

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Strong, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Sri Lanka

Central America, South America

Grows on

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Hot, Sunny

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Costa Rica

Other Countries

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

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Costa Rica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Ananas comosus

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Ananas sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Commelinidae

Order

Oxalidales

Poales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Ananas

Species

A. carambola

A. comosus

Generic Group

Pineapple

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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 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal 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.