Eggplant

Carambola

Eggplant and Carambola

Eggplant

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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, 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

5.88 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.53 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.90 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.18 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

229.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.23 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

14.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.23 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.08 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

13.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

63.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

92.30 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

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

30.00 kcal50.00 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

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

India

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Bushes

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-74.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

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

China

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

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

Asteridae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Solanales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Solanaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Solanum

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

S. melongena

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Eggplant and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Carambola with peel is 25.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Carambola is Solanales and Oxalidales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.