Quince

Carambola

Quince and Carambola

Quince

Carambola

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Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

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Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

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Generic Group

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

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-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

Regulates hair growth

Allergic reaction

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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)

100 g

15.30 g

1.90 g

8.10 g

0.40 g

0.03

2.00 mcg

0.02 mg

0.03 mg

0.20 mg

0.08 mg

0.04 mg

3.00 mcg

15.00 mg

0.10 mg

0.10 mcg

0.00 mcg

8.40 mg

0.10 g

197.00 mg

0.70 mg

4.00 mg

11.00 mg

8.00 mg

0.04 mg

17.00 mg

0.10 mg

0.13 mg

0.60 mcg

0.00 mg

49.00 mg

12.00 mg

83.80 g

0.40 g

100 g

57.00 kcal

320.00 kcal

57.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

130.00 kcal

310.00 kcal

Tree fruit

Winter

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

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Green, Yellow

White

Round

Crunchy

Tart

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Trees

Loam, Well-drained

6-7

Warm

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.

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Turkey

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

United States of America

Argentina

Cydonia oblonga

C. vulgaris

Eukarya

Plantae

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Rosidae

Rosales

Rosaceae

Cydonia

C. oblonga

Rose

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Nausea, Vomiting

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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

100 g

6.73 g

2.80 g

3.98 g

1.04 g

0.15

3.00 mcg

0.01 mg

0.02 mg

0.37 mg

0.39 mg

0.02 mg

12.00 mcg

34.40 mg

0.15 mg

0.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

7.60 mg

0.33 g

133.00 mg

0.08 mg

2.00 mg

3.00 mg

10.00 mg

0.12 mg

12.00 mg

0.04 mg

0.14 mg

0.60 mcg

27.00 mg

157.00 mg

10.00 mg

91.38 g

0.52 g

100 g

31.00 kcal

28.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

200.00 kcal

230.00 kcal

Tree fruit

Autumn, Spring, Summer

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

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Golden yellow, Green

Yellowish Green

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Crispy

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sri Lanka

Loam, Well-drained

4.5-7

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

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Taiwan

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

Europe

Malaysia

Averrhoa carambola

Eukarya

Plantae

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Rosidae

Oxalidales

Oxalidaceae

Averrhoa

A. carambola

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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 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 and and the amount of calories without peel is and 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 and respectively. Quince belongs to family and Carambola belongs to family. Quince belongs to genus of species and Carambola belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.