Coconut

Carambola

Coconut and Carambola

Coconut

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

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

Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

24.23 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

9.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.23 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

3.33 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.220.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.54 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.01 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.80 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.30 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.24 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

12.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

33.49 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

356.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

2.43 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

20.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

14.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

32.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

1.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

113.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

1.50 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.44 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

10.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

366.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

37.60 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

47.00 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.97 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

354.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

660.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

443.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

298.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Brown, Green

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweetish

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

America, India

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

3.5-8.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Humid

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

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

Indonesia

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

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

Philippines

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cocos nucifera

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

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Arecales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Arecaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Cocos

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. nucifera

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Arecaceae

Not Available

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Difference Between Coconut and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Carambola belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Carambola is Arecales and Oxalidales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.