Fig and Carambola

Fig

Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, 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

19.20 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

2.90 g

2.80 g

Sugar

16.30 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

0.80 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

4.70 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.37 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

35.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

17.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.15 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

14.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.13 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.07 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.20 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

144.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

79.11 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

0.66 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green, Purple, Red

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Pink

Yellowish Green

Shape

Conical

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Western Asia

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-7

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

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

Turkey

Taiwan

Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

Top Importer

France

Europe

Top Exporter

Turkey

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

Family

Moraceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Ficus

Averrhoa

Species

Ficus carica

A. carambola

Generic Group

Mulberry

Not Available

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Difference Between Fig and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Carambola with peel is 74.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig 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 Fig and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.