Carambola

Rambutan

Carambola and Rambutan

Carambola

Rambutan

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

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

Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

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

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 g15.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g15.70 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.06

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 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.79 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 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 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg138.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg1.90 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg20.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg1.00 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g79.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g0.30 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal69.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal68.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal0.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal150.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal82.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal105.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal290.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Coral red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Greyish-white

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sour, Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam

Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Humid

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.

Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
It makes the best hair mask.
Seeds are edible and healthy too.

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

Thailand

Other Countries

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

Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

Europe

Singapore

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Nephelium lappaceum

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Rambota

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Sapindales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Nephelium

Species

A. carambola

N. lappaceum

Generic Group

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Difference Between Carambola and Rambutan

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Rambutan with peel is 31.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 68.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.