Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Color
Bright red
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Pink
Yellowish Green
Shape
Conical
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Grows on
Bushes
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
- 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
United States of America
Taiwan
Other Countries
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Fragaria Ananassa
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
F. ananassa
A. carambola
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Strawberry and Carambola
We might think that Strawberry and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Strawberry and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Strawberry and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Strawberry and Carambola with peel is 33.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Strawberry 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 Strawberry and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.