Guava and Carambola

Guava

Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

14.30 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

5.40 g

2.80 g

Sugar

8.90 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

2.50 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.18

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

31.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.08 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.45 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

49.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

228.30 mg

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

5,204.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Fat

0.95 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

417.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.26 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

18.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

22.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.23 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

40.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.15 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.23 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

112.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

288.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

80.80 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

1.40 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

68.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

340.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Pink, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Crispy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
Guava leaves are used to make tea.
Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.

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

India

Taiwan

Other Countries

China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand

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

Top Importer

Canada

Europe

Top Exporter

India

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Psidium guajava

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Myrtales

Oxalidales

Family

Myrtaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Psidium

Averrhoa

Species

Psidium guajava

A. carambola

Generic Group

Myrtle

Not Available

Benefits >>

<< All

Compare Low Calorie Fruits

Difference Between Guava and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Guava and Carambola with peel is 68.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Guava 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 Guava and Carambola is Myrtales and Oxalidales respectively. Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.