Carambola and Tangerine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
13.34 g
35
Fiber
2.80 g
22
1.80 g
28
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
10.58 g
19
Protein
1.04 g
23
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.20 mg
29
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
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
7.60 mg
13
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.14 mg
13
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
157.00 mg
13
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Water Content
91.38 g
7
85.17 g
37
Ash
0.52 g
24
0.38 g
34
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
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
Not Available
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
Not Available
370.00 kcal
8
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Orange
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Orange
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Texture
Crispy
Succulent
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Sri Lanka
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
No
Not Available
Spirits
No
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
China
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Oxalidales
Sapindales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Citrus
Species
A. carambola
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Carambola and Tangerine
We might think that Carambola and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Tangerine with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
