Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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)
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
15.00 g6.73 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.60 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
13.70 g3.98 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.80 g1.04 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.15
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
54.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.70 mg0.37 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.20 mg0.39 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.12 mg0.02 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
43.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.40 mg34.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.90 mg0.15 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
23.00 mcg66.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.38 g0.33 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
168.00 mg133.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.16 mg0.08 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
11.00 mg3.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.09 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
14.00 mg12.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.06 mg0.04 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.14 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
51.00 mg27.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
19.00 mg157.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
83.46 g91.38 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.36 g0.52 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA31.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
60.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
60.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
314.00 kcal300.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
120.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Southern Asia
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-74.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
- 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
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
India
Taiwan
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
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
Mangifera Indica
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
Anacardiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Averrhoa
Species
M. indica
A. carambola
Generic Group
Cashew
Not Available