Pear and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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)
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
15.23 g
26
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
3.10 g
19
2.80 g
22
Sugar
9.75 g
24
3.98 g
99+
Protein
0.36 g
99+
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg
99+
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg
23
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
5.10 mg
24
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg
99+
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.18 mg
99+
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.08 mg
27
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
93.00 mg
20
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
10
Not Available
Water Content
83.96 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.32 g
37
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
27
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Shape
Pear
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Grainy
Crispy
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China, Japan
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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
China
Taiwan
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Oxalidales
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Averrhoa
Species
P. communis
A. carambola
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Pear and Carambola
We might think that Pear and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Carambola with peel is 57.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
