Pomelo

Carambola

Pomelo and Carambola

Pomelo

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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

9.62 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.76 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 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)

0.22 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

61.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.04 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

216.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.11 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

4.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

6.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.08 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

17.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.05 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

89.10 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.50 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

38.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

350.00 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

43.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

290.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sandy

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

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

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus maxima

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Citrus grandis

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

Sapindales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. maxima

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Not Available

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Difference Between Pomelo and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Carambola with peel is 38.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.