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
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
9.09 g
99+
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
0.80 g
38
2.80 g
22
Sugar
8.12 g
34
3.98 g
99+
Protein
0.54 g
99+
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
26
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
39
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
16
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
18.00 mg
39
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg
99+
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.90 mcg
21
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
27.00 mcg
26
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
228.00 mg
32
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.17 mg
99+
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
18.00 mg
6
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.09 mg
24
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.03 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.02 mg
99+
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.70 mcg
9
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
33.00 mg
21
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
26.00 mg
99+
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
89.82 g
12
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.41 g
32
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
36.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
36.00 kcal
24
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
268.00 kcal
24
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
290.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
Not Available
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
No
No
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
Not Available
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
4.5-7
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Europe
Top Exporter
Not Available
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
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
Cucurbitales
Oxalidales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Averrhoa
Species
C. melo
A. carambola
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
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.
