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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
1.2 Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Unknown
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Nausea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
All High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.6.2 Lactating Women
81% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
13.30 g
Rank: 36 (Overall)
6.73 g
Rank: 67 (Overall)
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
0.50 g
Rank: 40 (Overall)
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
3.90 g
Rank: 50 (Overall)
3.98 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
2.30 g
Rank: 8 (Overall)
1.04 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.17
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.15
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
150.00 mcg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.11 mg
Rank: 3 (Overall)
0.01 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.04 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.02 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
2.80 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0.37 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.39 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
12.00 mcg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
28.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
34.40 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
0.50 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Orange
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
66.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
2.00 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.00 g
Rank: 45 (Overall)
0.33 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
170.00 mg
Rank: 48 (Overall)
133.00 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
1.30 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.08 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
12.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
3.00 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
8.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.12 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
39.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
0.40 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0.04 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.10 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.14 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
27.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
157.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
91.38 g
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.80 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0.52 g
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin
77.00 kcal
Rank: 9 (Overall)
31.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
300.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
60.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
238.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
320.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
4.4 Seedless Variety
24% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Golden yellow, Green
4.6 Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
4.7 Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Crispy
4.9 Taste
NA
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Chile, Peru
Sri Lanka
4.11 Grows on
Bushes
Not Available
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
NA
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
5-6.1
4.5-7
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
NA
Moist, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
NA
  • 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
76% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
88% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
65% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
94% High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
NA
Taiwan
5.3.2 Other Countries
NA
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Netherlands
Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Colombia
Malaysia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Averrhoa carambola
6.2 Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Solanales
Oxalidales
7.8 Family
Solanaceae
Oxalidaceae
7.9 Genus
Physalis
Averrhoa
7.10 Species
Physalis
A. carambola
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Physalis and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Carambola with peel is 77.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Carambola belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Carambola is Solanales and Oxalidales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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