Cherimoya

Carambola

Cherimoya and Carambola

Cherimoya

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

17.71 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.87 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.57 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.13 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.64 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.35 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.26 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

12.60 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.27 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

6.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.68 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

287.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.27 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

7.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

10.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.09 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

318.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

56.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.39 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.65 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

75.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NANA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Conical

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Ecuador

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.64.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.

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.

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

Spain

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Annona cherimola

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Magnollidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Magnoliales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Annonaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Annona

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

A. cherimola

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Cherimoya and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Carambola 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 Cherimoya and Carambola is Magnoliales and Oxalidales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.