Pomegranate

Carambola

Pomegranate and Carambola

Pomegranate

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

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

18.70 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

13.67 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.67 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.20 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.60 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 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

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

1.17 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

236.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

10.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.35 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

36.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.12 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.16 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

79.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

77.93 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.53 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

83.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

210.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

360.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark red, Light pink-red

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

India, Iran

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-74.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Dry, Hot

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

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

Iran

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

India

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Punica granatum

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Punica malus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Lythraceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Punica

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

P. granatum

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Pomegranate

Not Available

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Difference Between Pomegranate and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate and Carambola is Myrtales and Oxalidales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.