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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

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

11.75 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.35 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.94 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.09 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.28 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.25 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.20 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.18 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

8.40 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.12 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

181.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

40.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.07 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

14.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.05 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

7.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

18.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

86.75 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.44 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

45.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

45.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

260.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

333.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Orange

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

South-Eastern Asia

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.

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

Brazil

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, 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

Citrus sinensis

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

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

Sapindales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. × sinensis

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Not Available

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Difference Between Orange and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Carambola with peel is 63.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.