Pomegranate and Carambola
Benefits
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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g
14
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
4.00 g
14
2.80 g
22
Sugar
13.67 g
10
3.98 g
99+
Protein
1.67 g
13
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Red
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Iran
Taiwan
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
India
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Oxalidales
Family
Lythraceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Punica
Averrhoa
Species
P. granatum
A. carambola
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Not Available
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 and 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.
