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Carambola and Tamarillo

Carambola
Tamarillo
Tamarillo and Carambola


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment   
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   
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   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   
Protects hair   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
NA   
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting   
Heart burn   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
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)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
6.73 g   
99+
3.80 g   
99+
Fiber
2.80 g   
22
3.30 g   
18
Sugar
3.98 g   
99+
1.00 g   
99+
Protein
1.04 g   
23
2.00 g   
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15   
11
0.52   
1
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
1.48 mcg   
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
22
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg   
39
0.27 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg   
8
0.00 mg   
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg   
99+
0.20 mg   
8
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg   
23
4.00 mcg   
31
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg   
24
29.80 mg   
29
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg   
33
2.09 mg   
3
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg   
21
0.00 mcg   
36
Choline
7.60 mg   
13
0.00 mg   
32
Fat
0.33 g   
25
0.36 g   
24
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
133.00 mg   
99+
321.00 mg   
16
Iron
0.08 mg   
99+
0.57 mg   
22
Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
1.44 mg   
19
Calcium
3.00 mg   
99+
10.70 mg   
33
Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
20.60 mg   
13
Zinc
0.12 mg   
21
0.15 mg   
18
Phosphorus
12.00 mg   
34
38.90 mg   
10
Manganese
0.04 mg   
99+
0.11 mg   
29
Copper
0.14 mg   
13
0.05 mg   
40
Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.10 mcg   
16
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
27.00 mg   
22
0.00 mg   
38
Omega 6s
157.00 mg   
13
0.00 mg   
99+
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
16
Water Content
91.38 g   
7
84.00 g   
40
Ash
0.52 g   
24
0.00 g   
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal   
37
Not Available   
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
31.00 kcal   
22
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal   
17
36.00 kcal   
99+
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
80.00 kcal   
11
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
72.00 kcal   
15
Calories in Jam
Not Available   
195.00 kcal   
27
Calories in Pie
Not Available   
180.00 kcal   
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit   
Fruit vegetable   
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer   
All seasons   
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung   
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Golden yellow, Green   
Orange, Red, Yellow   
Inside Color
Yellowish Green   
Creamy Yellow   
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)   
Round   
Texture
Crispy   
Fleshy   
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet   
Tangy, Tart   
Origin
Sri Lanka   
South Africa   
Grows on
Not Available   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
4.5-7   
5.8-7   
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate   
Rainfall, 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.
  
  • 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
No   
No   
Spirits
No   
No   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Taiwan   
New Zealand   
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   
Top Importer
Europe   
United States of America   
Top Exporter
Malaysia   
New Zealand   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola   
Solanum betaceum   
Synonym
Not Available   
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Rosidae   
Asteridae   
Order
Oxalidales   
Solanales   
Family
Oxalidaceae   
Solanaceae   
Genus
Averrhoa   
Solanum   
Species
A. carambola   
Solanum betaceum   
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 Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits 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.

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