Carambola

Pomelo

Carambola and Pomelo

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Pomelo

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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, 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 g9.62 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.76 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 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 mg0.22 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg61.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.04 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg216.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.11 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg4.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.08 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.05 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g89.10 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal38.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal350.00 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 kcal43.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA290.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Citrus, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Creamy Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Succulent

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

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

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus maxima

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Citrus grandis

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. maxima

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Carambola and Pomelo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Pomelo with peel is 31.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Pomelo 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 Pomelo is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.