Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g7.55 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g0.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g6.20 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.61 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg28.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 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 mg0.18 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.22 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg8.10 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

1.11.1 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.10 mcg

0 40.3

1.11.2 Lycopene

0.00 mcg4,532.00 mcg

0 5204

1.11.3 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 834

1.11.4 Choline

7.60 mg4.10 mg

0 14.2

1.12 Fat

0.33 g0.15 g

0 33.49

1.13 Minerals

1.13.1 Potassium

133.00 mg112.00 mg

42 840

1.13.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.24 mg

0.06 9

1.13.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

1.13.4 Calcium

3.00 mg7.00 mg

1 100

1.13.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

1.13.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

1.13.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg11.00 mg

0 113

1.13.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

1.13.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.04 mg

0 2

1.13.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

1.14 Fatty Acids

1.14.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

1.14.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg50.00 mg

0 1689

1.15 Sterol

1.15.1 Phytosterol

NA2.00 mg

0 87

1.16 Water Content

91.38 g91.45 g

0 95.23

1.17 Ash

0.52 g0.25 g

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcalNA

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA30.00 kcal

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal340.00 kcal

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal30.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA252.00 kcal

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA150.00 kcal

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Melon

3.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer

3.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

3.4 Seedless Variety

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3.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

3.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Red

3.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

3.8 Texture

Crispy

3.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

3.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Southern Africa

3.11 Grows on

Not Available

Vines

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

3.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-6.8

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Dry, Hot

4 Facts

4.1 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.

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

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4.2.2 Beer

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4.2.3 Spirits

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4.2.4 Cocktails

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4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

Taiwan

China

4.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

4.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Germany

4.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

China

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Citrullus Lanatus

5.2 Synonym

Not Available

Citrullus vulgaris

6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

6.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

6.7 Order

Oxalidales

Cucurbitales

6.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Cucurbitaceae

6.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Citrullus

6.10 Species

A. carambola

C. lanatus

6.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Gourd

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Difference Between Carambola and Watermelon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Watermelon with peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Oxalidales and Cucurbitales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.