Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
  
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
  
Gives you energy
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
  
Skin cleansing
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
NA
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
NA
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
  
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Fat
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
Not Available
  
Iron
Not Available
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Calcium
Not Available
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Phosphorus
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Water Content
Not Available
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
260.00 kcal
  
14
Type
Tree fruit
  
Citrus
  
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Dry
  
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
  
NA
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Golden yellow, Green
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
  
Round
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Sri Lanka
  
Jamaica
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
  
Loamy
  
Soil pH
4.5-7
  
5.5-6
  
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
  
Warm
  
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.
  
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
No
  
Beer
No
  
No
  
Spirits
No
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Taiwan
  
Jamaica
  
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
NA, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Malaysia
  
Jamaica
  
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
  
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
NA
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Unknown
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Citrus
  
Species
A. carambola
  
C. reticulata × paradisi
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Carambola and Ugli fruit
We might think that Carambola and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Ugli fruit with peel is 31.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Ugli fruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Ugli fruit is Oxalidales and Sapindales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.