Pear and Carambola

Pear

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

15.23 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

3.10 g

2.80 g

Sugar

9.75 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

0.36 g

99+

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.16 mg

99+

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.05 mg

99+

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg

99+

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

7.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

4.30 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.12 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.40 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

44.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

5.10 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.14 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

116.00 mg

99+

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.18 mg

99+

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

9.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

7.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.05 mg

99+

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.08 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.10 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

1.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

93.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

8.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

83.96 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

0.32 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

240.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

282.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

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

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Top Exporter

China

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pyrus communis

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

Family

Rosaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Averrhoa

Species

P. communis

A. carambola

Generic Group

Rose

Not Available

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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.