Purple Mangosteen

Carambola

Purple Mangosteen and Carambola

Purple Mangosteen

Carambola

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid

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

Skin Benefits

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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

15.60 g6.73 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.30 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.60 g3.98 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.15

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

10.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.03 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.03 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.20 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.21 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-66.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.33 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

48.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

7.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.49 mg3.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.90 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.21 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.14 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-27.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

10.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

-10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.00 g91.38 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.70 g0.52 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal28.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal31.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

316.00 kcal300.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal230.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

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Color

Purple

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-64.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

Thailand

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia mangostana

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Garcinia mangostana

Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Malpighiales

Oxalidales

Family

Clusiaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Garcinia

Averrhoa

Species

G. mangostana

A. carambola

Generic Group

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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Carambola with peel is 63.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Carambola is Malpighiales and Oxalidales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.