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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
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
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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
Color
Orange, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
Top Producer
Japan
Taiwan
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Averrhoa
Species
E. japonica
A. carambola
Generic Group
Rose
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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.