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 Symptoms
NA
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
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Brown
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Oval
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
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
Europe
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Turkey
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Family
Oxalidaceae
Vitaceae
Species
A. carambola
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Grape
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.