Carambola and Ugli fruit
Benefits
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
2.00 g
26
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
8.00 g
36
Protein
1.04 g
23
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
70.00 mg
8
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg
21
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.33 g
25
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
Not Available
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
Not Available
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
Not Available
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
Not Available
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.14 mg
13
Not Available
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
Not Available
Omega 6s
157.00 mg
13
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
91.38 g
7
Not Available
Ash
0.52 g
24
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal
37
45.00 kcal
28
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 Juice
50.00 kcal
30
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
Not Available
260.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
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
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Classification
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.
