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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
China
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Not Available
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Oxalidales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
A. carambola
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
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.