Pineapple

Carambola

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Pineapple

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)

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

13.12 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.85 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.54 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.08 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

18.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

47.80 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

5.50 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.12 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

109.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.29 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

13.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.93 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

17.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

23.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

6.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

86.00 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.22 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

50.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

245.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

52.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

53.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

265.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

303.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

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

Strong, Sweet, Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Central America, South America

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-64.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.

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

Costa Rica

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Costa Rica

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ananas comosus

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Ananas sativus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Commelinidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Poales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Bromeliaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Ananas

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

A. comosus

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Pineapple

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Difference Between Pineapple and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple 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 Pineapple and Carambola is Poales and Oxalidales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.