Passionfruit

Carambola

Passionfruit and Carambola

Passionfruit

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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, 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

23.40 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

10.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

11.20 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.20 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

64.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.13 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.50 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

30.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.70 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

348.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.60 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

28.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

12.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

29.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

68.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.09 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

1.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

410.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

72.93 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

97.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

410.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

110.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

51.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

330.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

200.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Purple, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet, Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Frost free, Sunny, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.

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

Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Brazil

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Ecuador

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Passiflora edulis

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

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

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Malpighiales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Passifloraceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Passiflora

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

P. edulis

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Passion Flower

Not Available

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Difference Between Passionfruit and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Carambola is Malpighiales and Oxalidales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.