Damson

Carambola

Damson and Carambola

Damson

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

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, Don't eat after meal, 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

11.42 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.92 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

1.90 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.28 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

157.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.17 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

16.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 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

44.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.02 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

63.00 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

220.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

294.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Grainy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Syria

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

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

United Kingdom

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Ireland, 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

France

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Prunus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Damson and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Carambola with peel is 46.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson 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 Damson and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.