Carambola and Pomelo

Carambola

Pomelo

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

9.62 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

1.00 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

Not Available

Protein

1.04 g

0.76 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.08

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.22 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

Not Available

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.04 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

61.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

Not Available

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Not Available

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

Not Available

Choline

7.60 mg

Not Available

Fat

0.33 g

0.04 g

99+

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

216.00 mg

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

0.11 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

4.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

10.00 mg

6.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.08 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

17.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.02 mg

99+

Copper

0.14 mg

0.05 mg

99+

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Not Available

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

Not Available

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

Not Available

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

89.10 g

Ash

0.52 g

0.50 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

38.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

350.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

43.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

290.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Citrus, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Succulent

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

4.5-7

5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

China

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

Top Importer

Europe

Top Exporter

Malaysia

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrus maxima

Synonym

Not Available

Citrus grandis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Citrus

Species

A. carambola

C. maxima

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.