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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
100 g
2.2 Carbs
12.14 g6.73 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
1.70 g2.80 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
NA3.98 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
0.40 g1.04 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.15
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
76.00 mcg3.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.01 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg0.37 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
NA0.39 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg12.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
NA34.40 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.15 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA66.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
NA7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.20 g0.33 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
266.00 mg133.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.28 mg0.08 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
16.00 mg3.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
13.00 mg10.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.05 mg0.12 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
27.00 mg12.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.15 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.04 mg0.14 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
13.00 mg27.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
77.00 mg157.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.00 mgNA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
86.73 g91.38 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.50 g0.52 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal31.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
NA300.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcalNA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
NA50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
NANA
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
NANA
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Orange, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
4.6 Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
4.7 Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Crispy
4.9 Taste
Sweet, Tart
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
China
Sri Lanka
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Not Available
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5.5-6.54.5-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
  • 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
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Japan
Taiwan
5.3.2 Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
China
Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Spain
Malaysia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Averrhoa carambola
6.2 Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Rosales
Oxalidales
7.8 Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
7.9 Genus
Eriobotrya
Averrhoa
7.10 Species
E. japonica
A. carambola
7.11 Generic Group
Rose
Not Available

Difference Between Loquat and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Carambola with peel is 47.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat 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 Loquat and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.