Feijoa and Carambola

Feijoa

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

12.92 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

6.40 g

2.80 g

Sugar

8.20 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

0.98 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Not Available

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg

99+

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.23 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

23.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

32.90 mg

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.16 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

5.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

Not Available

7.60 mg

Fat

0.60 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

172.00 mg

99+

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.14 mg

99+

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

3.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

17.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

9.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.06 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

19.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.08 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.04 mg

99+

0.14 mg

Selenium

Not Available

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

214.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

83.28 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

0.38 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

55.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

747.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

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

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

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Myrtales

Oxalidales

Family

Myrtaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Acca

Averrhoa

Species

A. sellowiana

A. carambola

Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

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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.