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Honeydew and Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
100 g

Carbs

9.09 g6.73 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.80 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.12 g3.98 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.54 g1.04 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.37 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.39 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.02 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg34.40 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg66.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.14 g0.33 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

228.00 mg133.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.08 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

18.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg3.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.09 mg0.12 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.02 mg0.14 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.70 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

33.00 mg27.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

26.00 mg157.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

89.82 g91.38 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.41 g0.52 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

36.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcal28.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcal31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

36.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

290.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal230.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Melon
Tree fruit

Season

All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Light Green
Yellowish Green

Shape

Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy
Crispy

Taste

Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

France
Sri Lanka

Grows on

-
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.54.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
  • 90% of a honeydew is water.
  • In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
  • Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Taiwan

Other Countries

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

Top Importer

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Europe

Top Exporter

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Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucumis melo
Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Oxalidales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae

Genus

Cucumis
Averrhoa

Species

C. melo
A. carambola

Generic Group

Gourd
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Difference Between Honeydew and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Carambola with peel is 36.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew 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 Honeydew and Carambola is Cucurbitales and Oxalidales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.