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
  
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
  
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
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
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
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
  
Nausea, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
300.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
Not Available
  
Type
Citrus
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Winter
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Golden yellow, Green
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Yellowish Green
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval and Star(Cross section)
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Crispy
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
Sri Lanka
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
  
Loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
4.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot
  
Moist, Warm to hot climate
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Brazil
  
Taiwan
  
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
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Malaysia
  
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
  
Averrhoa carambola
  
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Averrhoa
  
Species
C. × sinensis
  
A. carambola
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Not Available
  
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 and 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.