Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
  
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
  
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
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Nausea, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
300.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
  
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
  
Golden yellow, Green
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellowish Green
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval and Star(Cross section)
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Crispy
  
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
  
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
  
Origin
India
  
Sri Lanka
  
Grows on
Bushes
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7
  
4.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
  
Moist, Warm to hot climate
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
No
  
Spirits
No
  
No
  
Cocktails
No
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Taiwan
  
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
  
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Malaysia
  
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
  
Averrhoa carambola
  
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Averrhoa
  
Species
S. melongena
  
A. carambola
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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.