Carambola

Pomegranate

Carambola and Pomegranate

Carambola

Pomegranate

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

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 g18.70 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g4.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g13.67 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.67 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.29 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.38 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg10.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.60 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg16.40 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 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g1.17 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg236.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg36.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.12 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.16 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.50 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg79.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g77.93 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.53 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

NA83.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal366.66 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA210.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA360.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Dark red, Light pink-red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Red

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

India, Iran

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Cold, Dry, Hot

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.

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

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

Iran

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

India

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Punica granatum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Punica malus

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

Myrtales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Lythraceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Punica

7.10 Species

A. carambola

P. granatum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Pomegranate

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Difference Between Carambola and Pomegranate

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Pomegranate with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Pomegranate is Oxalidales and Myrtales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.