Mango and Carambola

Mango

Carambola

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

Side Effects

Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Carbs

15.00 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

1.60 g

2.80 g

Sugar

13.70 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

0.80 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.05

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

54.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.20 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.12 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

43.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.40 mg

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.90 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.20 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

3.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

23.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Fat

0.38 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

168.00 mg

99+

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.16 mg

99+

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

11.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.09 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

14.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.06 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.11 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

51.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

19.00 mg

99+

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

83.46 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

0.36 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

60.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

314.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

75.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

120.00 kcal

99+

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

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

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

4.5-7

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

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Mangifera

Averrhoa

Species

M. indica

A. carambola

Generic Group

Cashew

Not Available

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Difference Between Mango and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mango and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Mango 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 Mango and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.