Jambul

Carambola

Jambul and Carambola

Jambul

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, NA

1.5 Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, 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

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

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

14.00 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.60 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 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)

0.25 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

11.85 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.23 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

55.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.41 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

26.20 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

11.65 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

35.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

NA0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

15.60 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

NA0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

84.75 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

60.00 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

NA300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

80.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

120.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

300.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Monsoon, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Ram Jarnun and Paras

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Magenta, Purple

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Purple

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Astringent, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Humid, Rainfall

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.

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

India

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

India

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Syzygium cumini

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Eugenia cumini

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Myrtaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Syzygium

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

S. cumini

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Jambul and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Carambola with peel is 60.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Jambul 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 Jambul and Carambola is Myrtales and Oxalidales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.