Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
Top Producer
China
Taiwan
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
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Citrus grandis
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
C. maxima
A. carambola
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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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.