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Orange and Carambola

Orange
Carambola
Carambola and Orange


Benefits
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   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
11.75 g   
99+
6.73 g   
99+
Fiber
2.40 g   
24
2.80 g   
22
Sugar
9.35 g   
26
3.98 g   
99+
Protein
0.94 g   
28
1.04 g   
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
18
0.15   
11
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
11.00 mcg   
26
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.09 mg   
8
0.01 mg   
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg   
99+
0.37 mg   
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg   
21
0.39 mg   
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
29
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
30.00 mcg   
8
12.00 mcg   
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.20 mg   
14
34.40 mg   
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.18 mg   
31
0.15 mg   
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg   
9
66.00 mcg   
21
Choline
8.40 mg   
10
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.12 g   
99+
0.33 g   
25
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
181.00 mg   
99+
133.00 mg   
99+
Iron
0.10 mg   
99+
0.08 mg   
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg   
21
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
40.00 mg   
7
3.00 mg   
99+
Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.07 mg   
26
0.12 mg   
21
Phosphorus
14.00 mg   
32
12.00 mg   
34
Manganese
0.03 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+
Copper
0.05 mg   
99+
0.14 mg   
13
Selenium
0.50 mcg   
11
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
7.00 mg   
32
27.00 mg   
22
Omega 6s
18.00 mg   
99+
157.00 mg   
13
Sterol
  
  
Water Content
86.75 g   
28
91.38 g   
7
Ash
0.44 g   
30
0.52 g   
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal   
16
31.00 kcal   
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal   
16
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
45.00 kcal   
19
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal   
17
300.00 kcal   
17
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal   
18
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
45.00 kcal   
33
50.00 kcal   
30
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
Not Available   
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal   
12
Not Available   
Characteristics
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
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   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis   
Averrhoa carambola   
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis   
Not Available   
Classification
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   
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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.

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