Carambola

Pumpkin

Carambola and Pumpkin

Carambola

Pumpkin

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Kidney and gallbladder diseases

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

Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g6.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g0.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g2.76 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg426.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.11 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.60 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg16.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.44 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.10 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 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg340.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg21.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.32 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.00 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg82.22 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g94.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g1.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal26.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA30.00 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

NA34.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal46.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA244.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Creamy Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Creamy, Soft, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Mexico

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm to hot climate

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.

The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Cucurbita maxima

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Cucurbita pepo, Squash

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

A. carambola

Cucurbita mixta

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Pumpkin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Pumpkin with peel is 31.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Oxalidales and Cucurbitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.