Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Autumn, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
Taiwan
Other Countries
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Citrus japonica
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
C. japonica
A. carambola
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Kumquat and Carambola
We might think that Kumquat and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Kumquat and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Kumquat and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Kumquat and Carambola with peel is 71.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Kumquat and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Kumquat and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.