Carambola

Raisin

Carambola and Raisin

Carambola

Raisin

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Any time except an hour after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g79.18 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g3.70 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g59.19 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g3.07 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.11 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.13 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.77 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.10 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg2.30 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.12 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg11.10 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.46 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg749.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg1.88 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg11.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg50.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg32.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.22 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg101.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.32 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg8.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg29.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g15.43 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g1.85 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal299.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal302.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal299.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal299.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal299.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal154.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal255.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal251.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Brown

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

Central Europe, Western Asia

Grows on

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

4.5-75.5-7

3.5 10

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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.

30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

United States of America

Other Countries

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

Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Europe

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Vitis Vinifera

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Dried Grape

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Vitales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Vitaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Vitis

Species

A. carambola

Vitis vinifera

Generic Group

Grape

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Difference Between Carambola and Raisin

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Raisin with peel is 31.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Raisin 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 Raisin is Oxalidales and Vitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.