Tamarind

Carambola

Tamarind and Carambola

Tamarind

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

62.50 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

5.10 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

57.40 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.80 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.43 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.15 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.94 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.50 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.80 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

8.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.60 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

628.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

2.80 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

28.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

74.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

92.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

113.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.00 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

0.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

82.00 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.09 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

239.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

187.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

128.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

28.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

254.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

239.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Brown, Reddish-brown

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Brown

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Curving Cylinder

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Tough

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sour-Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.6-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Thailand

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Tamarindo, tamarindus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Fabales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Fabaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Tamarindus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

Tamarindus indica

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Tamarind Sub

Not Available

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Difference Between Tamarind and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarind 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 Tamarind and Carambola is Fabales and Oxalidales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.