Lychee

Carambola

Lychee and Carambola

Lychee

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

16.53 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.30 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

15.23 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.83 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

71.50 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.40 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.44 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

171.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.13 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.07 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

31.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.06 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.15 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

65.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

67.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

81.76 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.44 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

66.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

77.73 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

277.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

260.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

280.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Bright red, Pink red

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Greyish-white

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

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

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Hong Kong

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Litchi chinensis

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Nephelium litchi

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Sapindaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Litchi

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

L. chinensis

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Soapberry

Not Available

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Difference Between Lychee and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee 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 Lychee and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.