Green Kiwi

Carambola

Green Kiwi and Carambola

Green Kiwi

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 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

1.2 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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.66 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.99 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.14 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.070.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

4.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.34 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.18 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

25.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

92.70 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.46 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

40.30 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

122.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.80 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.52 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

312.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.31 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

34.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

17.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.14 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

34.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.13 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

42.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

246.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.07 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.61 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

61.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

352.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

105.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

61.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

245.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

345.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Brown, Green

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Green

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sour-Sweet, Tangy

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

China

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-74.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Italy

Taiwan

5.3.2 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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

New Zealand

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Actinidia deliciosa

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Actinidiaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Actinidia

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

A. deliciosa

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Kiwi

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Difference Between Green Kiwi and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Carambola with peel is 61.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green 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 Green Kiwi and Carambola is Ericales and Oxalidales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.