Honeydew

Carambola

Honeydew and Carambola

Honeydew

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

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

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

9.09 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.12 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.54 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.09 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

18.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.90 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

27.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.14 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

228.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.17 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

18.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.09 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.02 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.70 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

33.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

26.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.82 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.41 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

36.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

36.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

290.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Melon

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

France

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

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

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Not Available

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Cucumis melo

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

Cucurbitales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Cucumis

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. melo

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Not Available

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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 Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available 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.