Nectarine

Carambola

Nectarine and Carambola

Nectarine

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

10.60 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.70 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.90 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.13 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

5.40 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.77 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.20 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

130.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.20 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.32 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

201.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.17 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.09 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

2.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

111.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.60 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

259.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

175.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

333.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

China

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.84.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.

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

Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus persica

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

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

Rosales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Prunus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

P. persica

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

Not Available

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Difference Between Nectarine and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Carambola with peel is 44.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Nectarine 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 Nectarine and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.