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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Southern Asia
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
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
Botanical Name
Mangifera Indica
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
M. indica
A. carambola
Generic Group
Cashew
Not Available
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.