Lemon and Carambola

Lemon

Carambola

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

Side Effects

Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

9.30 g

99+

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

Sugar

2.50 g

99+

3.98 g

99+

Protein

1.10 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.12

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.00 mg

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

11.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

5.10 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

138.00 mg

99+

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.60 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

Calcium

26.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

8.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.06 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

16.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.03 mg

99+

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.04 mg

99+

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.40 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

63.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

88.98 g

91.38 g

Ash

0.30 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

29.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

22.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

267.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

21.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

22.00 kcal

99+

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

285.00 kcal

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

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

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.