Carambola

Pink Grapefruit

Carambola and Pink Grapefruit

Carambola

Pink Grapefruit

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g10.70 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g6.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.07

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg58.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 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 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.26 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg13.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg31.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.13 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg1,419.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.14 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg135.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg22.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg18.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.03 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 mg8.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg29.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g88.06 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.36 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

NA42.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal39.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA250.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA320.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Citrus, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Pink, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Pink

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet, Tangy

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Barbados

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Humid, Warm

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.

Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Japan

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus paradisi

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Rutaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Citrus

7.10 Species

A. carambola

C. × paradisi

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Carambola and Pink Grapefruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.