Olive

Carambola

Olive and Carambola

Olive

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

1.5 Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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

Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.

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

3.84 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.30 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.54 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.03 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.260.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

20.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.24 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.02 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)

3.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

3.81 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.40 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

510.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

14.20 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

15.32 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

42.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.49 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1,556.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

52.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

11.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.04 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

4.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.12 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.90 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

92.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

1,215.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

75.28 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

4.53 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

115.00 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

467.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

119.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

200.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

240.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Bitter

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

7-84.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.

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

Spain

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Italy

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Olea europaea

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

Lamiales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Oleaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Olea

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

O. europaea

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Olive

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Difference Between Olive and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Carambola with peel is 115.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Carambola belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Carambola is Lamiales and Oxalidales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.