Rambutan

Carambola

Rambutan and Carambola

Rambutan

Carambola

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

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

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

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, 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

15.70 g6.73 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.70 g3.98 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.00 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.15

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 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)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.79 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 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

138.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.90 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

20.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

1.00 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

15.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.00 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg0.14 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 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

0.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.50 g91.38 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.30 g0.52 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

69.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

68.00 kcal28.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

0.00 kcal31.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

150.00 kcal300.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

82.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

105.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

290.00 kcal230.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

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Color

Coral red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Sour, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
It makes the best hair mask.
Seeds are edible and healthy too.

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

Thailand

Taiwan

Other Countries

Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

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

Top Importer

Singapore

Europe

Top Exporter

Thailand

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Nephelium lappaceum

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Rambota

Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

Family

Sapindaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Nephelium

Averrhoa

Species

N. lappaceum

A. carambola

Generic Group

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Difference Between Rambutan and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Carambola with peel is 69.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 68.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Carambola belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.