Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g3.90 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.20 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g2.60 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.90 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.23

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg42.00 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 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.59 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.09 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg14.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.54 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg7.90 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg2,573.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg123.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg6.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg237.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.27 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg5.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg11.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.17 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg24.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g94.52 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal18.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA16.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal258.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA17.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal17.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA110.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA150.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Fruit vegetable

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

All seasons

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Red

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sour, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Central America, South America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loam, Sandy loam

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Sunny, 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.

Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.

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

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Nigeria

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Netherlands

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Solanum lycopersicum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Lycopersicon esculentum

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

S. lycopersicum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Nightshade

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Difference Between Carambola and Tomato

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Tomato with peel is 31.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Tomato 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 Tomato is Oxalidales and Solanales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.