Nectarine and Carambola

Nectarine

Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.60 g

99+

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

1.70 g

2.80 g

Sugar

7.90 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

1.10 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.13 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.19 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg

99+

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

5.40 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.77 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.20 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

130.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

6.20 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.32 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

201.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.28 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

0.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

6.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

9.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.17 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

26.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.05 mg

99+

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.09 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

2.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

111.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

87.60 g

91.38 g

Ash

0.50 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

259.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

175.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

333.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Succulent

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

China

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.8

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Not Available

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

Taiwan

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

Germany

Europe

Top Exporter

Spain

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus persica

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

Family

Rosaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Prunus

Averrhoa

Species

P. persica

A. carambola

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.