Carambola

Tamarillo

Carambola and Tamarillo

Carambola

Tamarillo

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Heart burn

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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g3.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g3.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g1.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.52

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg1.48 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.27 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.20 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg4.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg29.80 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg2.09 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 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 g0.36 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg321.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.57 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.44 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg10.70 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg20.60 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg38.90 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.05 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g84.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.00 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcalNA

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA31.00 kcal

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal36.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA80.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal72.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA195.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA180.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Creamy Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Tangy, Tart

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

South Africa

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.8-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Rainfall, Warm

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.

Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.

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

New Zealand

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

New Zealand

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Solanum betaceum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra

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

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Solanum

7.10 Species

A. carambola

Solanum betaceum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Nightshade

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Difference Between Carambola and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Tamarillo with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Tamarillo belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Tamarillo is Oxalidales and Solanales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.