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Carambola and Tamarind

1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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, Strictly avoid empty stomach
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
6.73 g62.50 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
2.80 g5.10 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
3.98 g57.40 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.04 g2.80 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.150.04
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg30.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.43 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.15 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg1.94 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg0.14 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg14.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg3.50 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg2.80 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
7.60 mg8.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.33 g0.60 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
133.00 mg628.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.08 mg2.80 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg28.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
3.00 mg74.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
10.00 mg92.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.12 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
12.00 mg113.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.04 mg0.10 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.14 mg0.00 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.60 mcg1.30 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
27.00 mg0.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
157.00 mg0.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NA0.00 mg
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
91.38 g82.00 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.52 g0.09 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcalNA
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA239.00 kcal
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NA187.00 kcal
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal128.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal28.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
NA254.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
NA239.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
4.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Golden yellow, Green
Brown, Reddish-brown
4.6 Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Brown
4.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Curving Cylinder
4.8 Texture
Crispy
Tough
4.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
4.10 Origin
Sri Lanka
Africa
4.11 Grows on
Not Available
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.5-75.6-6.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
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.
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Taiwan
India
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
5.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Malaysia
Thailand
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Tamarindus indica
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Tamarindo, tamarindus
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Oxalidales
Fabales
7.8 Family
Oxalidaceae
Fabaceae
7.9 Genus
Averrhoa
Tamarindus
7.10 Species
A. carambola
Tamarindus indica
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Tamarind Sub

Difference Between Carambola and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Tamarind with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Tamarind belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Tamarind is Oxalidales and Fabales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.