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Lemon and Carambola


Carambola and Lemon


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism   
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes   

Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling   
NA   

Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn   
Nausea, Vomiting   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed   
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
9.30 g   
99+
6.73 g   
99+

Fiber
2.80 g   
22
2.80 g   
22

Sugar
2.50 g   
99+
3.98 g   
99+

Protein
1.10 g   
21
1.04 g   
23

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.12   
14
0.15   
11

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.01 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
38
0.02 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.37 mg   
39

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg   
34
0.39 mg   
8

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
20
0.02 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg   
24
12.00 mcg   
23

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg   
15
34.40 mg   
24

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg   
33
0.15 mg   
33

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg   
30
66.00 mcg   
21

Choline
5.10 mg   
24
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.33 g   
25

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
138.00 mg   
99+
133.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.60 mg   
21
0.08 mg   
99+

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
26.00 mg   
17
3.00 mg   
99+

Magnesium
8.00 mg   
27
10.00 mg   
25

Zinc
0.06 mg   
27
0.12 mg   
21

Phosphorus
16.00 mg   
29
12.00 mg   
34

Manganese
0.03 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+

Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.14 mg   
13

Selenium
0.40 mcg   
13
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
26.00 mg   
23
27.00 mg   
22

Omega 6s
63.00 mg   
28
157.00 mg   
13

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
88.98 g   
15
91.38 g   
7

Ash
0.30 g   
38
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
29.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal   
27
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal   
25
300.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal   
25
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal   
99+
50.00 kcal   
30

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal   
19
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal   
24
Not Available   

Characteristics

Type
Citrus, Tree fruit   
Tree fruit   

Season
All seasons   
Autumn, Spring, Summer   

Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron   
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange   
Golden yellow, Green   

Inside Color
Yellow   
Yellowish Green   

Shape
Round   
Oval and Star(Cross section)   

Texture
Succulent   
Crispy   

Taste
Sour   
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet   

Origin
China, India   
Sri Lanka   

Grows on
Trees   
Not Available   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained   
Loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
4.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny   
Moist, Warm to hot climate   

Facts

Facts about
  • Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
  • During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
  • Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
  
  • 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
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Mexico   
Malaysia   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus limon   
Averrhoa carambola   

Synonym
Not Available   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Sapindales   
Oxalidales   

Family
Rutaceae   
Oxalidaceae   

Genus
Citrus   
Averrhoa   

Species
C. limon   
A. carambola   

Generic Group
Citrus fruit   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Lemon and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon 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 Lemon and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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