Date and Carambola

Date

Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

8.00 g

2.80 g

Sugar

63.35 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

2.45 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

6.30 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.39 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

1.02 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

39.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

43.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.29 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

62.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.26 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.21 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

3.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

16.00 mg

99+

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

20.53 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

1.60 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Brown

Yellowish Green

Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Iraq

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

8-10

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Not Available

Yes

Beer

Not Available

Spirits

Not Available

Cocktails

Not Available

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Egypt

Taiwan

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

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

Top Importer

India

Europe

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Oxalidales

Family

Arecaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Averrhoa

Species

P. dactylifera

A. carambola

Generic Group

Palm

Not Available

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Difference Between Date and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Carambola with peel is 282.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Carambola is Arecales and Oxalidales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.