Feijoa and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
12.92 g
38
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
6.40 g
7
2.80 g
22
Sugar
8.20 g
33
3.98 g
99+
Protein
0.98 g
27
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
40
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.23 mg
24
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
25
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
32.90 mg
26
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.16 mg
32
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg
19
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
5.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
172.00 mg
99+
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.14 mg
99+
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
17.00 mg
24
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.06 mg
27
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
19.00 mg
26
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.08 mg
34
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
214.00 mg
9
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
83.28 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
55.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
747.00 kcal
1
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal
40
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
- 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
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
Taiwan
Other Countries
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Acca sellowiana
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Oxalidales
Family
Myrtaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Acca
Averrhoa
Species
A. sellowiana
A. carambola
Generic Group
Myrtle
Not Available
Difference Between Feijoa and Carambola
We might think that Feijoa and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Feijoa and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Feijoa and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Feijoa and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 55.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Feijoa 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 Feijoa and Carambola is Myrtales and Oxalidales respectively. Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
