Pineapple

Carambola

Pineapple and Carambola

Pineapple

Carambola

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

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

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.12 g6.73 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.85 g3.98 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.54 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.15

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.08 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.21 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

18.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

47.80 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

5.50 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.12 g0.33 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

109.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.29 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

13.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.93 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.14 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

17.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

23.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

6.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

86.00 g91.38 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.22 g0.52 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

50.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

50.00 kcal28.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcal31.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

245.00 kcal300.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

52.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

53.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

265.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

303.00 kcal230.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

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Color

Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Strong, Sweet, Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Central America, South America

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-64.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Costa Rica

Taiwan

Other Countries

Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

Costa Rica

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ananas comosus

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Ananas sativus

Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Commelinidae

Rosidae

Order

Poales

Oxalidales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Ananas

Averrhoa

Species

A. comosus

A. carambola

Generic Group

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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 50.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal 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.