Kumquat and Carambola

Kumquat

Carambola

Carambola and Kumquat

Benefits

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

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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), 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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.90 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

6.50 g

2.80 g

Sugar

9.36 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

1.88 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.12

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.09 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.43 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg

99+

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

17.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

43.90 mg

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

8.40 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.86 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

486.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.86 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

10.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

62.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

20.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.17 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

19.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.14 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.10 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

47.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

124.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

80.80 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

0.50 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

71.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

130.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

245.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

392.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Citrus

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Orange

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet, Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.5

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Cold, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Yes

Production

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus japonica

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Fortunella margarita

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

Family

Rutaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Citrus

Averrhoa

Species

C. japonica

A. carambola

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Not Available

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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 Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits 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.