Pomegranate and Carambola

Pomegranate

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

18.70 g

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

4.00 g

2.80 g

Sugar

13.67 g

3.98 g

99+

Protein

1.67 g

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.09

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg

99+

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.20 mg

99+

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.60 mg

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Fat

1.17 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

236.00 mg

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.30 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

3.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

10.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

12.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.35 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

36.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

0.12 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.16 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.50 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

79.00 mg

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

77.93 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

0.53 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

83.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

210.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

360.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

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

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Top Exporter

India

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Punica malus

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Myrtales

Oxalidales

Family

Lythraceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Punica

Averrhoa

Species

P. granatum

A. carambola

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.