Quince

Carambola

Quince and Carambola

Quince

Carambola

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, 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, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

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, 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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.30 g6.73 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.90 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

8.10 g3.98 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 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)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.20 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.08 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)

3.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

15.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 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

8.40 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.33 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

197.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.70 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

4.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

11.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

8.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

17.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.13 mg0.14 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

49.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.80 g91.38 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.52 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal28.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

57.00 kcal31.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

320.00 kcal300.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

57.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

130.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal230.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

White

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Crunchy

Crispy

Taste

Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-74.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

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

Turkey

Taiwan

Other Countries

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

Argentina

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cydonia oblonga

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

C. vulgaris

Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

Family

Rosaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Cydonia

Averrhoa

Species

C. oblonga

A. carambola

Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Quince and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Carambola with peel is 57.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince 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 Quince and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.