Eggplant and Carambola

Eggplant

Carambola

Benefits

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

5.88 g

99+

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

3.00 g

2.80 g

Sugar

3.53 g

99+

3.98 g

99+

Protein

0.98 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.17

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Not Available

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

6.90 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.18 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.23 mg

99+

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

9.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

14.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.16 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

24.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.23 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.08 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.30 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

63.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

92.30 g

91.38 g

Ash

0.66 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Characteristics

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

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

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

Yes

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Oxalidales

Family

Solanaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Solanum

Averrhoa

Species

S. melongena

A. carambola

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 Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits 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.