Gold Kiwi and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
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
14.23 g
31
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
2.80 g
22
Sugar
10.98 g
18
3.98 g
99+
Protein
1.23 g
18
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
4.00 mcg
31
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
35
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
21
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg
99+
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.50 mg
4
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
30
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
34.00 mcg
7
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
105.40 mg
4
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.49 mg
5
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.50 mcg
13
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
114.00 mcg
13
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
5.00 mg
25
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.56 g
16
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
316.00 mg
17
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.29 mg
36
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
20.00 mg
22
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
14.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
29.00 mg
18
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.06 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.15 mg
12
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
3.10 mcg
3
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
163.00 mg
3
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
122.00 mg
16
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
83.22 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.76 g
14
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
60.00 kcal
18
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
352.00 kcal
10
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
105.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
61.00 kcal
21
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
245.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Pie
345.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Brown, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Succulent
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
- 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
Italy
Taiwan
Other Countries
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Actinidia chinensis
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Averrhoa
Species
A. chinensis
A. carambola
Generic Group
Kiwi
Not Available
Difference Between Gold Kiwi and Carambola
We might think that Gold Kiwi and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gold Kiwi and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gold Kiwi and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gold Kiwi and Carambola with peel is 60.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi and Carambola is Ericales and Oxalidales respectively. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
