Carambola and Tamarind
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
62.50 g
4
Fiber
2.80 g
22
5.10 g
10
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
57.40 g
3
Protein
1.04 g
23
2.80 g
4
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.04
23
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
30.00 mcg
17
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.43 mg
1
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.15 mg
4
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
1.94 mg
2
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
3.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
2.80 mcg
22
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg
21
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
8.60 mg
8
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
628.00 mg
4
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
2.80 mg
2
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
28.00 mg
2
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
74.00 mg
2
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
92.00 mg
1
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
113.00 mg
1
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.14 mg
13
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
1.30 mcg
6
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
82.00 g
99+
Ash
0.52 g
24
0.09 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
239.00 kcal
2
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
187.00 kcal
1
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
128.00 kcal
37
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
28.00 kcal
39
Calories in Jam
Not Available
254.00 kcal
17
Calories in Pie
Not Available
239.00 kcal
39
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Brown
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Crispy
Tough
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Africa
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
India
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Not Available
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Oxalidales
Fabales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Tamarindus
Species
A. carambola
Tamarindus indica
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 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 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.
